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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
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Minnesota Housing Awards $4.7 Million in Homeownership Education Grants
Grantees will provide comprehensive homeownership and financial counseling and training services
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33 Small Greater Minnesota Cities to Receive Affordable Housing Aid
The Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program supports cities under 10,000
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$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
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Minnesota Housing Approves $123 Million in Rental Assistance Grants
Bring It Home Rental Assistance will provide rental vouchers to families across Minnesota
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Minnesota Housing Awards $37 Million to Projects that Encourage Affordable Homeownership
Homeownership Investment Grant Program will support revolving loan funds statewide
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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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Has your housing situation been affected by wildfires or extreme weather?
Housing resources for households affected by wildfires or extreme weather in 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 finance rehabilitation costs for Public Housing.
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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 receive an 85% credit on their Minnesota taxes.
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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 early October.
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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.