Minnesota

HUD recently announced that Minnesota Housing was one of 12 housing finance agencies from around the country selected to receive a Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PRA) Program grant. Minnesota Housing is working with HUD to finalize the selection in the coming months. Eligible

Minnesota Housing is now accepting applications from entities interested in serving as administrators for the 2020 COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAP). Grants will be made to entities that will use the funds to provide housing assistance to prevent homelessness and help maintain housing stability of individuals and families impacted by the public health-related emergency.

The St. Paul Public Housing Authority (PHA) has issued a Request for Proposals to award up to 120 Section 8 Project-based vouchers to property owners. Applicants must submit applications via Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Customer Portal. Applications are due July 16 by 12:00 pm CT. You can view the application and additional information on St. Paul […]

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.

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