Minnesota

Minnesota Housing released its proposed 2022-2023 QAP for public comment, as well as a summary of proposed changes and a self-scoring worksheet. Minnesota Housing will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 QAP at 10:00 am CT on July 14. Dial 1-888-742-5095, Conference Code: 603-415-8008 to join the call.

Minnesota Housing is extending the public comment period for its proposed changes to the 2022-2023 QAP by three weeks to provide housing and community development partners additional time to review and comment on the proposed QAP changes.

Minnesota Housing released a summary of proposed changes to its 2022-2023 QAP. Minnesota Housing plans to release the draft QAP and Self-scoring Worksheet for LIHTC and deferred projects on June 10, 2020. The public comment period will be open until 5:00 pm CST on July 1, 2020.

Minnesota Housing adjusted the 2020 Consolidated request for proposals (RFP) timeline to provide applicants more time to finalize application materials with a variety of partners who are adjusting to a telework environment.

Providers serving people experiencing homelessness and persons with disabilities can now enroll to become a Medicaid Housing Stabilization service provider to pay for critical services that help people access and maintain housing stability

On April 8 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-33, which extends the state’s initial stay-at-home order through May 3.

The State of Minnesota issued a draft of its 2020 Action Plan. Comments on the plan are due by May 8. Minnesota will host a virtual public hearing on the draft 2020 Action Plan at 4:00 pm CST on May 5.

Minnesota Housing and its partners are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP). Our vision is that all Minnesotans live and thrive in a safe, stable home they can afford in a community of their choice.

Market study analysts may encounter hindrances to completing work, particularly related to field work and accessing market information. If circumstances restrict analysts’ ability to complete a market study, Minnesota Housing suggests the following alternatives for information-gathering:

Minnesota Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-14 suspending evictions and writs of recovery for the term of the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. This Executive Order keeps people stably housed and prevents displacement during this health emergency.

In light of COVID-19 developments, guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Governor Walz, many property owners and property management staff are making efforts to practice social distancing and minimize unnecessary social contact to the greatest extent possible.

In its capacity as Responsible Entity for Part 58 Environmental Review responsibility, Minnesota Housing has developed a Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office to exempt certain activities from State Historic Preservation Office review.