Stable Housing Organization Relief Program (SHORP)

The Stable Housing Organization Relief Program (SHORP) is a one-time grant program funded with up to $50 million of state appropriations to support eligible rental housing owners that have experienced significant detrimental financial impacts due to recent economic and social conditions. SHORP was established in Minnesota Session Laws 2023, Regular Session, chapter 37, article 1, section 2, subdivision 33 and article 2, section 8 with eligibility provisions further clarified in Minnesota Session Laws 2023, Regular Session, chapter 69, section 4.

SHORP Guide

Minnesota Housing offered an application for funding in the fall of 2023.  

Due Diligence information will be posted when available and when funding recommendations and final selections are made after a future board meeting.

Minnesota Housing hosted an RFP information session which focuses specifically on the application instructions and application form. (A separate webinar will be scheduled to review contract requirements, work plan and budget, and reporting.)  RFP Information Session Recording (00:58:59) | Presentation

Minnesota Housing hosted a virtual information session to share information about for the Stable Housing Organization Relief Program (SHORP) eligibility criteria, eligible expenses, funding allocation, program requirements, application processes and anticipated timing.  SHORP Program Information Recording (00:56:43) | Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions (Updated November 20, 2023)

Updates to the FAQ are identified and dated accordingly.

SHORP related questions must be submitted to SHORP.mhfa@state.mn.us.

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