Requests for Proposals

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive Compliance Guide and external forms for the Asset Management and Compliance departments in its Multifamily (rental housing) division. The Compliance Guide will support internal staff and external partners in understanding and applying compliance, monitoring, and asset management requirements for federal affordable housing programs (including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bonds, HOME, and National Housing Trust Funds) as well as relevant state capital financing programs.

Work is anticipated to start after March 1, 2026.

For a copy of the RFP, email John Hawkinson.

Proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals in this advertisement must be received via email no later than 4 p.m., Central Time on January 2, 2026. Late proposals will not be considered. Faxed and mailed proposals will not be considered.

Note: This request does not obligate Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to complete the work contemplated in this notice. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.  All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (“Minnesota Housing”) is requesting proposals for the purpose of engaging a lender/servicer partner who is an existing Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer experienced in the making and servicing of non-interest-bearing first mortgages to originate, fund, pool, sell and service first mortgages and associated Minnesota Housing junior mortgages for downpayment and closing cost assistance under a new program with the working title “Homebuying Partnership Program."

For a copy of the RFP, email Elsa Hildebrandt.

Proposals must be received using Minnesota Housing’s Single Family Secure File Exchange (LeapFILETM), accessible on Minnesota Housing’s Partner Login page at www.mnhousing.gov/partner-login.html , to homeownership@state.mn.us no later than 12:00 p.m. Noon Central Time, May 20, 2025. Late, faxed or mailed proposals will not be considered. 

Work is anticipated to start no earlier than January 2026.

Note: This request does not obligate Minnesota Housing to complete the work contemplated in this notice. Minnesota Housing reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency is requesting proposals for a qualified Contractor to deliver statewide training to enhance the capacity of homeless shelters, outreach and housing providers by offering community-driven, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed training. The selected Contractor will implement an established curriculum and evaluate training content and delivery methods with the goal of providing quality training options to benefit organizations serving households experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. 

For a copy of the RFP, email Ji-Young Choi.

Proposals must be received by email no later than 12 p.m. (noon), CT, on March 21, 2025. Late, faxed or mailed proposals will not be considered. 

Work is anticipated to start after July 1, 2025.

Note: This request does not obligate Minnesota Housing to complete the work contemplated in this notice. Minnesota Housing reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.

RFP Addendum-FAQs

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency is requesting proposals for a qualified contractor to provide technical assistance (TA) to newly selected grantees of the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). Providing TA will ensure that new grantees can effectively manage their programs in compliance with the FHPAP statue, Program Guide, Office of Grant Management policies and other regulations, and will assist the organizations in establishing necessary administrative infrastructure and operational procedures. 

For a copy of the RFP, email Ji-Young Choi.

Proposals must be received by email no later than 12 p.m. (Central time) on December 4. Late, faxed or mailed proposals will not be considered. 

Work is anticipated to start after February 1, 2025.

Note: This request does not obligate Minnesota Housing to complete the work contemplated in this notice. Minnesota Housing reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder.