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Minnesota Housing is offering the following trainings in partnership with People Incorporated Training Institute. During the mental health and de-escalation for property management staff training, participants will learn how to respond to angry outbursts, accusations and threats from tenants instead of just reacting to them. Using a mental health and trauma focus we will look at the neurology of these intense and upsetting encounters and some common mistakes that people make while trying to diffuse them.

Minnesota Housing is accepting applications for the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program through noon CT on August 10. This program supports collaborative efforts between schools, housing organizations and local governments to identify, engage and stabilize students and their families experiencing homelessness. $3.5 million in HSWH funds is available using the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) and Housing […]

Minnesota Housing is now accepting applications for the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program. This program supports collaborative efforts between schools, housing organizations and local governments to identify, engage and stabilize students and their families experiencing homelessness.

On January 15, 2021 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-12, which extends COVID-19 relief measures originally provided under Notice 2020-53 and provides further relief that have expired or were not included in the prior relief notice.  

The St. Paul Public Housing Authority (PHA) is offering up to 50 Project-based Vouchers through the Consolidated RFP with an additional 20 Project-based Vouchers specifically for HUD – Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). Applications will be accepted through Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Customer Portal. Applications are due by noon on July 15. For information on Project-based Vouchers, please visit the St. Paul PHA website or contact Dominic Mitchell, St. Paul PHA Housing Choice Voucher Programs Director at 651-292-6191 or dominic.mitchell@stpha.org.

Minnesota’s Metropolitan Council announced another year of record funding levels. A total of $8 million was approved for the Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA). These dollars will be available in the multifamily deferred pool of financing in the 2021 Consolidated RFP.

Minnesota Housing accepting applications for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposals (RFP) through 4:30 pm. CT on May 26.

There is still time to apply for the Minnesota’s Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Request for Proposals. Up to $23,538,000 in funding is available to provide supportive services and direct financial assistance to help households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to retain their housing or obtain new housing.

Minnesota Housing is developing is 2022-2023 Affordable Housing Plan – the biennial business plan which supports the vision and priorities outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Minnesota Housing is now accepting applications for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The HTF Program provides temporary rental assistance, housing related expenses, such as application fees and security deposits, in partnership with supportive services for High Priority Homeless (HPH) families and individuals prioritized for permanent supportive housing by the local Coordinated Entry (CE) system.

Minnesota Housing’s 2021 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for applications. The RFP includes an estimated $10.5 million in round one of the 2022 LIHTCs.

Minnesota Housing published several more important application pieces that allow applicants to get started sooner: