Homework Starts With Home

• Minnesota FHPAP Statute
• FHPAP Program Guide
• Minnesota HTF Statute
• HTF Program Guide
• Scoring Transparency

• 2020-2023 Reporting Timeline
• 2021-2024 Reporting Timeline
• Visit www.hmismn.org for the latest updates on reporting on households served in HMIS.

• Minnesota Homelessness and Prevention Assessment Tool (available in Hmong, Somali and Spanish)
• Income Calculation Workbook

File Maintenance and Compliance Training

Minnesota Housing held a Request for Proposals (RFP) Information Session to provide an overview of RFP content. Watch the recorded Video (1:27:39) | Slides (February 13, 2023).

Minnesota Housing provided a training for grantees to provide direction in file organization, and collecting/maintaining proper documentation for the clients they serve. Watch the recording (1:35:35) and view the presentation slides.

Due Diligence Training

Due Diligence Training Recording (28:24) and PowerPoint Presentation Slides (this training was held on November 3, 2021)

Information Sessions on the Preliminary Practice Model

To help potential applicants consider how the program and its preliminary practice model could be implemented, refer to the following informational sessions and materials:

• Two-Generational Approaches to Supporting Families. View the slides, handout, and listen to the recording.

• Leveraging Mainstream Resources. View the slides and listen to the recording.

• Progressive Engagement and Rapid Rehousing. View the slides and listen to the recording.

• Trauma-informed Care in Schools. View the slides and listen to the recording.

• Lessons from the Hamilton San Francisco Pilot. View the slides and listen to the recording.

The draw request workbook is secured with a password that must be entered each time the workbook is opened. This added security measure will protect confidential participant data when sent via Secure Upload Tool. Before attempting to open or download this file, you must request the password by sending an e-mail to any of the Rental Assistance staff members at Minnesota Housing. The draw request is submitted monthly by housing agencies and due by the 15^th of each month.

• Draw Request Form - Rental Assistance Payment Request Workbook (xls format)
• Rental Assistance Secure Upload Tool and Secure Upload Instructions

Downloading the Draw Request Form (15:54) - How to download the draw request form; how to import data from a previous workbook; how to save and submit for reimbursement and program compliance. Notes

Part I: Draw Request Form Functionality (16:05) - PART ONE outlines features of the draw request form, various functions and calculations. Notes

Part II: Draw Request Form Functionality; Monthly Log (16:52) - PART TWO focuses on the ‘MONTHLY LOG’ tab of the workbook; automated calculations and formulas; rounding, prorating and how to report suspensions and terminations. Notes

Certifications and Name Changes (18:29) - Details the differences between annuals, interims, unit transfers, suspensions; terminations; how to report late certifications; head of household and name changes. Notes

Housing Related Expenses, Excess Utility Fees and Adjustments (11:56) - Outlines housing related expenses; excess utility expenses and adjustments. Notes