Housing
RFP open for Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid
RFP open for Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid The application materials for the Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program are now available on the Minnesota Housing website. The RFP application will be open until Friday, January 23, 2026, and grant recipients will be selected at the Minnesota Housing Board…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing will host forum focused on regional housing resources
Minnesota Housing will host forum focused on regional housing resources Join Minnesota Housing for the agency’s Central and East Central Regional Housing Forum on Wednesday, November 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Park Event Center in Waite Park. The Central and East Central Regional Housing Forum will feature speakers on pre-development, technical assistance and…
Read MoreRecent data shows MN is building multifamily over single-family housing
Recent data shows MN is building multifamily over single-family housing The topic of housing in Minnesota has been hotly debated over the past few legislative sessions in our state, and will continue into 2026. On all sides of the debate, there is at least one point of agreement: there is not enough housing in Minnesota.…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing releases draft affordable housing plan
Minnesota Housing releases draft affordable housing plan Minnesota Housing’s recently released its Draft Affordable Housing Plan after the Thursday board meeting and comments are due by September 12 at noon. It is anticipated that the CGMC will provide public comments to the Plan. The draft Plan outlines the Agency’s goals and direction for the allocation…
Read MoreGreater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open
Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open Application materials for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program Request Responses must be completed via the Cvent survey tool and will close on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. Central time.  Before completing applications in Cvent, applicants are strongly encouraged to: Review the RFP…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing Single Family Housing proposal released
Minnesota Housing Single Family Housing proposal released The 2025 Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for applications for Single Family applications.   Important Dates Wednesday, April 23: 2025 Single Family RFP Information Session  Thursday, July 10 at noon Central time: 2025 Single Family RFP application deadline December 2025: Selection recommendations presented at Minnesota…
Read MoreNew housing package introduced
New housing package introduced On Wednesday, lawmakers held a press conference to unveil a package of housing bills they’re calling “Say Yes to Housing.” These separate but interrelated bills are intended to tackle different perceived issues with zoning in Minnesota cities. There are also two separate bills aimed at eliminating parking minimums and “luxury” design…
Read MoreUpcoming deadlines for 2025 Housing Tax Credit Round 2
Upcoming deadlines for 2025 Housing Tax Credit Round 2 Minnesota Housing is currently accepting applications for 2025 Housing Tax Credit Round 2, as well as the HUD Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program. Important Dates: Thursday, January 30, 2025: pre-applications for HUD Section 811 PRA are due via the Multifamily Customer Portal by noon Central…
Read More2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program RFP
2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program RFP Minnesota Housing has announced the application period and other details for its 2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program, which provides funding to local governments seeking to invest in affordable housing for their communities. The Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program was established in 2021 with the…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2025 policy priorities
GMNP announces 2025 policy priorities The GMNP 2025 legislative platform renews the Partnership’s focus on ensuring Greater Minnesota communities and businesses have the resources they need to thrive. In 2025, the GMNP will work to secure funding for critical housing, workforce development, child care, and broadband programs, and push for a bonding bill that meets…
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