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2024 Project Selections Announced
Minnesota Housing announces housing developments totaling $191 million in investments.
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First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program funds are going fast
Take advantage of the one-time-only First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program while funds last.
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Find More Translated Content on Website
The following webpages are now available in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
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Public Housing Funding Available Soon
Minnesota Housing will soon begin accepting applications for the Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP) Request for Proposals (RFP) to help f...
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Agency Appoints Two Finance Executives
Debbi Larson will serve as Executive Financial Officer, and Matt Dieveney as Executive Investment Officer.
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2024 State Housing Tax Credit
Individual and corporate taxpayers have until December 6, 2024, to pledge a contribution for affordable housing in their community and recei...
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Minnesota Housing Receives National Recognition
Minnesota Housing made news on two fronts at the National Council of State Housing Agencies 2024 Annual Conference held in Phoenix, AZ in ea...
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Workforce Housing Funding Announced
Minnesota Housing will commit $38.7 million to build new residential rental units in Greater Minnesota.
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Publicly Owned Housing Funding Announced
Minnesota Housing will commit $39.5 million to maintain and upgrade 18 public housing buildings.
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First-Generation Loan Programs Launch
Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announces availability of $150 million in downpayment assistance for first-generation homebuyers.
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Governor’s Office Announces Board Reappointments
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan reappointed two Minnesota Housing board members.
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Scammers Impersonate Agency on Facebook
Scammers are directing Minnesotans to apply for nonexistent housing and vouchers.
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2024 Capacity Building Program Open
The program has up to $4,875,000 available through a competitive RFP process.
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First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program Launches
Minnesota Housing is launching a first-of-its-kind opportunity for first-generation homebuyers.
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2023 Projects Selections Announced
Minnesota Housing announces housing developments totaling $348 million in investments.
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GroundBreak Announces $1B toward Equity, Opportunity
Coalition shares progress toward an ambitious, 10-year vision to create a more equitable Minneapolis-St. Paul region.
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Agency’s 2023 Financial Report Available
Minnesota Housing’s annual financial report for year ended June 30, 2023, is now available. Read an overview and access the full report.
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Ray to lead new Housing Stability Division
Minnesota Housing welcomes Rinal Ray as Assistant Commissioner. Ray's experience includes advocating for people experiencing homelessness.
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2024-2027 Strategic Plan Draft Available
Minnesota Housing released its draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for public comment.
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Last chance for HomeHelpMN: Apply by 5 p.m. July 7 
Last day to apply for mortgage assistance through HomeHelpMN
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Deadline to apply for HomeHelpMN is July 7
Last chance for struggling homeowners to seek up to $50,000 
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Investing in homes that are affordable and accessible
Learn how Minnesota Housing is meeting accessibility standards through our programs.
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HomeHelpMN funds going fast – apply now!
Apply for HomeHelpMN now before the program runs out of funds and the program moves to a waitlist.
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Behind on your mortgage? Get help now.
If you or someone you know has fallen behind due to a financial impact during the pandemic, the HomeHelpMN program may be able to help.  
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Action Plan: Notice of Public Comment & Hearing
The State of Minnesota is developing its 2023 Housing and Community Development Action Plan and wants your feedback.
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2023 Consolidated RFP accepting applications
The competitive process makes funding available to help build and preserve homes that are affordable throughout Minnesota.
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$50 million to prevent family homelessness
Governor Walz signed a bill that provides $50 million to prevent family homelessness.
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Minnesota Housing leads in social impact bonds
Minnesota Housing issued the third-most bonds in the country designated as having positive social impacts in 2022.
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HomeHelpMN workshops for homeowners
HomeHelpMN is offering free workshops for applicants this Saturday, March 25 in Minneapolis and on April 11 in St. Cloud.
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“Where We Live” film captures 50-year history
Minnesota Housing released “Where We Live,” a film featuring its founding, program evolution and the people it serves.
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2022 Selections announced
State and federal funding selections will create and preserve 2,156 homes Minnesotans can afford.
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Kao named General Counsel
New General Counsel, Irene Kao, brings experience partnering with elected officials, city attorneys and other stakeholders.
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Mohamed joins as CIO
Minnesota Housing named Rudi Mohamed its Chief Information Officer. Mohamed is known for his transformative IT solutions.

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