The Community Homeownership Impact Fund

The Community Homeownership Impact Fund (Impact Fund) provides funding for developers and administrators of single family, owner-occupied affordable housing activity throughout the state. Funding is accessed through a competitive Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

The 2023 Single Family RFP is closed. The next funding round will be offered in spring 2024. The materials below are from the 2023 RFP and used for reference only.

2023 Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP)

2023 Single Family Request for Proposal

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Application Materials

General Application

All applicants must complete the General Application and Workbook, and the Affirmative Action Certification.
Non-governmental organizations and for-profit organizations must also complete the applicable Organizational Capacity and Review Form.

Additional Submission Items by Proposal Housing Activity Type

Only complete the applicable Housing Activity Section(s).

Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Housing Activity Section

Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Activity Application
Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Activity Workbook (Non-Community Land Trust)
Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Activity Workbook (Community Land Trust)
Also see Single Family Green Communities Resources section below.

(Stand-Alone) Affordability Gap Housing Activity Section

New Construction/Demolition - Rebuild Housing Activity Section

New Construction/Demolition - Rebuilding Housing Activity Application
New Construction/Demolition - Rebuilding Workbook (Non-Community Land Trust)
New Construction/Demolition - Rebuilding Workbook (Community Land Trust)
Prevailing Wage Certification
Also see Single Family Green Communities section below

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Housing Activity Section (includes CFUL Write Down)

Tribal Indian Housing Program (TIHP) Activity Section

Supplemental Application

Community Land Trust (CLT) Supplemental Application (Only for new CLT that have not applied to the Single Family RFP previously.)

Community Profiles and Methodology Documents

Co-Funder and Partner Information

Greater Minnesota Housing Fund: Single Family Housing Program Guide
Minnesota Department of Corrections: Information and Contact
USDA Rural Development: Section 504 Home Repair Program Information and Contact

Single Family Green Communities Resources

Impact Fund Training

Impact Fund RFP Technical Assistance

2020 Single Family Request for Proposal (RFP) Recorded Technical Assistance - Many of the information in the webinar is still relevant in the 2023 Single Family RFP, however the 2023 Single Family RFP have some changes. Visit the RFP Application Guide and Instructions for current RFP information. Some 2023 RFP changes from the webinar include the following:
- RFP Timeline and Process Guide
- Selection process and scoring
- Co-funder information
- Income limits
- Submission of RFP materials
2020 Single Family RFP Recorded Webinar for New Construction Proposals - Visibility and Prevailing Wage Requirements
2022 Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Program Information Training Presentation
Community Fix Up Write-down Recorded Training (05.2014)

Community Profiles

In the Community Profiles, Minnesota Housing uses 24 indicators to identify communities by housing need. While the need for more affordable housing is substantial and increasing in Minnesota, limited resources are available to meet the need. The Community Profiles offer one tool to assist in guiding investment decisions to maximize impact.

Cross-Agency Training - Address Gaps in your Community: Leverage Multiple Home Improvement Programs

Green Resources

Single Family Green Communities

Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan

Minnesota Weatherization Field Guide

Energy Rater and/or RESNET Certified HERS Raters

Energy Star Partner List

Lead-Based Paint

Radon Testing

Environmental Review

Environmental Review Requirements - (If Phase 1 is required)

Asbestos

Healthy Homes Assessment

Minnesota Department of Health's Healthy Homes for Professionals resources

Questions?

For more information, contact Impact.Fund.mhfa@state.mn.us.

In connection with Single Family Division loan programs, Minnesota Housing does not make or arrange loans. It is neither an originator nor creditor and is not affiliated with any Lender. The terms of any mortgage finance transactions conducted in connection with these programs, including important information such as loan fees, the annual percentage rate (APR), repayment conditions, disclosures, and any other materials which are required to be provided to the consumer are the responsibility of the Lender.