August 30, 2026 On August 30th, MHP’s Elizabeth Glidden, presented on state housing solutions at the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC) Annual Meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The annual conference brings together the region’s legislators for four engaging days of connection, collaboration, and learning. MHP’s presentation is…
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Housing Roundtable with Rep. Brad Finstad
August 24, 2026 Elizabeth Glidden of MHP was invited to attend a housing roundtable with Congressman Brad Finstad on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Worthington, Minnesota, as part of a conversation about rural housing needs and solutions.
Housing on the Ballot: Engaging Candidates in 2026
August 18, 10:00 – 10:45 am CST | Webinar Thank you for those who joined MHP and Habitat Minnesota for Housing on the Ballot: Engaging Candidates in 2026. We invite our advocacy partners to join us in elevating housing as a priority this election and to encourage candidates…
2026 Candidate Housing Questionnaire: Candidate Portal
A stable home is the starting point for opportunity—for our kids, our health, and our economy. Unfortunately, Minnesota’s housing shortage continues to strain renters, workers, and first-time homebuyers. Nearly half of Minnesota renter households are cost burdened, leaving families less money for food, health care, and other basic…
MHP Expands Its Housing Institute to Alabama
In the summer of 2026, MHP team members Jill Henricksen and Matthew Prediger traveled to West Alabama to meet with local leaders and organizations preparing to participate in MHP’s first Housing Institute outside Minnesota. The expansion is made possible through MHP’s partnership with Rural Studio at Auburn University. Rural Studio staff…
MHP partnerships help Native Nations secure more than $2.5 million for housing
MHP is celebrating three recent grant awards that will help two Native Nation partners improve existing homes, develop new housing, and better serve community members experiencing homelessness. The Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation received two awards totaling more than $1.5 million. MHP provided detailed application and narrative…
Webinar: Introduction to RD 515 Preservation
July 30, 12:00 – 1:15 pm CST | Webinar This webinar, hosted by MHP’s Kendra Home and Alma Perez, will provide an overview of the USDA Rural Development Section 515 program, preservation strategies, available tools, and MHP’s free support opportunities for…
Statement from MHP Executive Director Anne Mavity on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
July 13, 2026 The enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act marks a meaningful step toward making sure more people can afford a safe, stable place to call home. For too long, communities across Minnesota and across the country have had the ideas, partnerships, and…
Southwest Regional Housing Forum
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort (Granite Falls, MN) MHP is joining Minnesota Housing and other partners for a regional housing event to explore housing development resources and technical assistance to help your community meet its needs. Connect with other attendees from the region to discuss…
MHP’s 2026 Legislative Leader Awards
MHP is proud to present its 2026 Legislative Leader Awards to housing champions who have advanced homes people can afford as an issue of statewide importance. These lawmakers have led impactful policies and housing investments, elevated housing in public conversations, and partnered with MHP, advocates, and communities to move meaningful solutions forward. Each of MHP’s awardees has demonstrated a deep commitment to making a difference for Minnesotans. 2026 Awardees: In a challenging legislative year…