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City of Rochester, MN 201 4th Street SE Rochester, 55904 507-328-2900 www.rochestermn.gov Request for Proposals Disposition and Redevelopment of City-Owned Residential Properties April 15, 2026 PROPOSAL DUE 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, May 22, 2026 City of Rochester, MN Page 1 of 8 1. INTRODUCTION The City of Rochester, Minnesota ("City") is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals, developers, nonprofit organizations, or other entities ("Respondents") for the purchase and redevelopment of two (2) City-owned residential properties. The City's objective is to return these properties to productive use in a manner that: • • • • • Enhances neighborhood stability Aligns with the City's Comprehensive Plan Supports high-quality residential development Promotes long-term property value and tax base growth Advances community priorities including affordability, sustainability, and equitable development • Encourages participation by small, emerging, and locally based developers to help build development capacity and expand access to redevelopment opportunities The City reserves the right to sell the properties separately or together. 2. PROPERTY INFORMATION Property 1 Address: Parcel ID: Zoning: Lot Size: Current Use: SW corner of the intersection of 4th Street SE and 13th Avenue SE 64.01.12.005416, 64.01.12.005415, 64.01.12.005413 MXT-COR ~16,385.52 sq. ft. Vacant undeveloped land Property 2 Address: Parcel ID: Zoning: Lot Size: Current Use: Located between 415 and 419 18th Street SW 64.11.34.010040 R1 ~23,914.50 sq. ft. Vacant undeveloped wooded land All properties are sold "as-is, where-is." City of Rochester, MN Page 2 of 8 3. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Respondents must demonstrate how their proposal will: 1. Be consistent with applicable zoning and land use policies 2. Be compatible with surrounding residential character 3. Improve neighborhood livability 4. Provide durable, high-quality construction 5. Meet all applicable building codes and City standards The City may give preference to proposals that include: • • • • • Owner-occupied housing Affordable or workforce housing components Sustainability features such as energy efficiency and stormwater management Timely construction commitments Development capacity and project readiness 3A. PUBLIC BENEFIT PRIORITIES The City seeks redevelopment proposals that generate meaningful public benefit in addition to returning the property to productive tax-generating use.