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.
Application Materials
The application closed on Tuesday, September 19, and the submitted applications are now under review. Funding selections are subject to approval by the Minnesota Housing board, which is tentatively scheduled for October 26, 2023.
Due Diligence information will be posted when available and when funding recommendations and final selections are made after a future board meeting.
- Application Form (For reference purposes only)
- SHORP Application Instructions (for reference purposes only)
- EFT Minnesota Management and Budget Form
Virtual Information Sessions
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
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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