For Cities & Municipal Partners
Red Ridge Group commits capital toward workforce housing. In conjunction with our ND operating arm Red River Residential, we seek city partnerships -- land donation, TIF, infrastructure -- to deliver the project.
You need housing. We know how to get it built.
If your community is losing workers because they cannot find a quality place to live, let's talk. We bring the development expertise and capital. You bring the land, the infrastructure support, and the vision.
What Cities Bring
Land
City-owned parcels are often the best sites -- and land contribution strengthens the capital stack. We work with EDAs to identify and transfer suitable sites.
TIF & Infrastructure
Tax increment financing, utility extensions, road improvements -- these commitments make workforce-housing projects viable in secondary markets.
Local Alignment
Letters of support, zoning, and an efficient permitting process signal to lenders and investors that the project has community backing.
What We Bring
Development Capital
We bring the equity and debt relationships to capitalize projects -- structured for a long-term hold, not a short-term exit.
Construction Expertise
Fixed-price GC contracts with local/regional builders. We know how to manage construction in rural markets -- weather, labor, materials.
Long-Term Operations
We hold what we build. Through our ND operating arm Red River Residential, we manage properties for decades -- responsive maintenance, fair leasing, clean and safe.
Institutional Discipline
Conservative underwriting, adequate reserves, realistic assumptions. Our properties are built to perform -- and our relationships with cities are built to last.
What cities can expect from us
We do not build on speculation and we do not cut corners. Here is what partnering with Red Ridge Group means.
No Speculation
We do not tie up land and sit on it. Every project has a committed timeline and a realistic capital stack from the start.
Local Hire
We hire local contractors and property staff wherever possible. Development dollars stay in the community.
Long-Term Owner
We hold what we build. You will not see a for-sale sign 18 months after lease-up -- we are the owner-operator for decades.
Clean & Safe Standard
Modern, energy-efficient homes -- attached garages, private entrances, professional finishes. Never a problem property.
Transparent Process
Open books, honest underwriting, direct access to the principal. No layers of intermediaries -- you deal with the decision-maker.
Community-First Design
Site plans and building designs tailored to the community -- not a cookie-cutter prototype. We listen before we draw.
From first call to certificate of occupancy
Every project follows a proven process -- built on transparency and partnership from day one.
Listen
We start with your community: what kind of housing do you need? Who is your workforce? What sites are available?
Structure
We negotiate land, TIF, and infrastructure terms transparently. No games. The deal terms are clear from the start.
Design
Site plans and building designs tailored to your community. Local architects and engineers where possible.
Deliver
Fixed-price construction, professional lease-up, and decades of management under one roof. We build, we own, we operate.
Built for city planning departments, EDAs, and councils
We understand municipal processes -- council meetings, RFPs, TIF districts, zoning hearings. Our approach is designed for the way cities work.
City Planning Departments
We bring site plans, zoning analysis, and a development team that respects local process -- not a developer who demands variances and rushes hearings.
Economic Development Authorities
We work within TIF statutes and EDA land-transfer frameworks. Our capital stack is designed to make workforce housing pencil without straining city budgets.
Mayors & City Councils
We present clearly, answer questions directly, and commit to timelines. Our principal is in the room -- not a junior associate with no authority.
Questions City Leaders Ask
Straight answers to questions we hear from planners, EDA directors, and council members.
What does a city partnership involve?
Land conveyance, TIF, and infrastructure. Red Ridge brings capital, construction, and operations.
How quickly can a project start?
Typically 4-8 weeks to signed term sheet, 18-24 months to occupancy.
What if the project does not lease up?
We underwrite conservatively, carry reserves, and have principal co-investment.
Can we tour existing properties?
Yes, contact us to schedule a tour of our operating portfolio.
Partnership Inquiry
Tell us about your community and its housing needs. Inquiries go directly to our acquisitions team at acquisitions@redridgegroup.com.
Ready to Talk About Your Community?
We're actively seeking city partnerships across North Dakota and Minnesota. Let's start a conversation.