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Minnesota Housing Awards Funding to Create 72 Supportive Housing Units

Federal HOME American Rescue Plan funding will support new housing in St. Cloud and Minneapolis for people experiencing homelessness

Has your housing situation been affected by extreme weather?

Housing resources for households affected by extreme weather in Minnesota

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Governor Walz Announces Distribution of $40 Million to Help 11,000 Minnesota Households Stay Housed

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance and supportive services to Minnesota households facing a housing crisis.

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Board approves $50.6 million to preserve nearly 2,600 affordable rental homes

Funding will help stabilize distressed buildings, protect affordability and support Minnesotans who need safe, stable housing

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$1.125 million approved for 15 small-city housing grants across Greater Minnesota

Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program helps cities with populations under 10,000

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2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP and 2027 HTC Round 1 is OPEN for Applications!

The Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) is a competitive funding round, offered once per year, by consolidating and coordinating multiple multifamily housing capital funding resources into one application process. It deploys significant capital funds and is the primary mechanism that Minnesota Housing uses to award and allocate federal and state resources.

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New Report: Climate Resilience & Housing Decarbonization Roadmap

Understand our climate targets and how we intend to achieve them

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Approved: $1.16 million to expand rental housing opportunities and stability

These board-approved funds will help secure stable housing for Minnesotans facing barriers in the rental market.

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Minnesota Housing Welcomes New Executive Finance Officer and General Counsel

Learn about two outstanding new leaders at Minnesota Housing

Governor Walz reappoints Stephen Spears to Minnesota Housing board

Spears brings more than 25 years of financial services experience and deep expertise in residential lending.

Minnesota Housing Awards $7.5 Million to Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Projects

Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program supports the development of infrastructure necessary for housing development

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Minnesota Housing approves $41.75 million to preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) across Minnesota

The funding is expected to help stabilize 1,013 homes for Minnesotans

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Regional Housing Forum Fosters Ideas and Connections

Central and East Central Regional Housing Forum highlights local housing solutions

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Minnesota Housing Announces $166.4 Million for Housing Developments across the State

This year’s project selections will create and preserve 1,424 homes

Minnesota Housing Awards $4.7 Million in Homeownership Education Grants

Grantees will provide comprehensive homeownership and financial counseling and training services

33 Small Greater Minnesota Cities to Receive Affordable Housing Aid

The Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program supports cities under 10,000

$53 Million in Public Housing Repairs Approved by Minnesota Housing

Publicly Owned Housing Program supports critical infrastructure and mechanical system updates

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2026-2027 Affordable Housing Plan Available for Comment

Submit comments by Friday, September 12, 2025 at noon

Minnesota Housing Approves $123 Million in Rental Assistance Grants

Bring It Home Rental Assistance will provide rental vouchers to families across Minnesota

Minnesota Housing Awards $37 Million to Projects that Encourage Affordable Homeownership

Homeownership Investment Grant Program will support revolving loan funds statewide

First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program Results

See how the program succeeded in making homeownership more affordable throughout the state.

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Minnesota Housing Approves $33 Million in Housing Stability Grants

Grantees provide supportive services and financial assistance to households throughout Minnesota

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Minnesota Housing Awards $560K to School-Led Projects Blending Trades Training and Affordable Housing

Housing Challenge Funds for Schools support student-built homes across Greater Minnesota communities

Regional Affordable Housing Champions Connect Around Shared Mission

Minnesota Housing and West Central Continuum of Care event convenes dozens in Fergus Falls

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Scammers Impersonate Agency via Email

Look out for entities impersonating Minnesota Housing through email. Do not click suspicious links.

Minnesota Housing Welcomes Andy Pratt as New Finance Counsel

Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce that Andy Pratt has joined the Agency as finance counsel. In this role, he will support a wide range of finance activities across the Agency.

Melanie Benjamin reappointed to Minnesota Housing Board

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the reappointment of Melanie Benjamin, Onamia, to the Minnesota Housing Board of Directors. Benjamin first joined the board in 2019; her four-year term expires January 1, 2029

Minnesota Housing Sues Schierholz & Assoc. to Prevent Closure of Manufactured Home Park

Minnesota Housing announced today that it has sued Schierholz and Associates, Inc., the owner of Broadmoor Valley manufactured home park in Marshall, to prevent Schierholz from closing the park in December 2025.

2024 Project Selections Announced

Minnesota Housing announces housing developments totaling $191 million in investments.

Find More Translated Content on Website

The following webpages are now available in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.

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 finance rehabilitation costs for Public Housing.

Agency Appoints Two Finance Executives

Debbi Larson will serve as Executive Financial Officer, and Matt Dieveney as Executive Investment Officer

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 receive an 85% credit on their Minnesota taxes.

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 early October.

Workforce Housing Funding Announced

Minnesota Housing will commit $38.7 million to build new residential rental units in Greater Minnesota.

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.

Governor’s Office Announces Board Reappointments

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan reappointed two Minnesota Housing board members.

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.

First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program Launches

Minnesota Housing is launching a first-of-its-kind opportunity for first-generation homebuyers.

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.

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.

Ray to lead new Housing Stability Division

Minnesota Housing welcomes Rinal Ray as Assistant Commissioner. Ray's experience includes advocating for people experiencing homelessness.

2024-2027 Strategic Plan Draft Available

Minnesota Housing released its draft 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for public comment.