Hello from the Capitol! We’re only a few weeks into the legislative session, but with the unseasonably warm weather and fast pace at the Capitol, it feels later in the year. Last year’s bonding bill is being heard in the Senate this week and we’re hustling from committees to meetings…
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Investors Council Recap: State Policy Breakfast
On February 14, more than 100 housing industry leaders and advocates convened at MHP’s latest Investors Council breakfast to discuss prospects for housing policy at the state legislature during the 2017 legislative session. MHP welcomed four panelists — Rep. Dean…
New staff and new titles at MHP!
As we transition to the New Year, MHP is delighted to announce the hiring of new and the promotion of current staff members. Abriana Myles was hired as a part-time Office Associate and Helena Bruce was hired as a full-time Community Development Associate. Barbara Dolan, who has worked in MHP’s…
MHP awarded $800,000 HUD grant to support rural communities
For the fifth consecutive year, the Minnesota Housing Partnership is among a small, select groups of organizations nationwide awarded a grant through the federal Rural Capacity Building (RCB) program. The $816,455 grant for 2016 adds to millions of dollars invested in MHP to build…
MN Housing board update: Tax exempt bonding and marketing homeownership lending
During its December meeting, the board of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) dedicated most of its discussion to tax exempt financing, while also providing updates on the federal tax credit program, the state’s allocation from the National Housing Trust Fund, the Agency’s outreach and feedback regarding changes to the…
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MHP welcomes three new board members
MHP is excited to ring in the New Year with three new board members: Jacqueline Ann Dionne from the Minnesota Department of Health, Tony Schertler of the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and Jim Wabindato from the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. “MHP is fortunate to be led by…
Creating a Full Spectrum of Senior Housing in Mora
Like so many communities, Mora has a long waiting list to secure one of the city’s affordable rental units. But, in the East Central Minnesota town, a particularly vulnerable population makes up the majority of the list. Of the 208 families, 161 are older adults over 55. “The…
Investors Council Recap: Vouchers in the New Housing Market
On November 9th, nearly 100 housing developers and advocates convened at MHP’s latest Investors Council breakfast to discuss the challenges facing housing choice voucher (HCV) holders and to consider how housing industry leaders might work together to address those challenges. MHP welcomed four panelists, Jessica Deegan…
Solace Apartments aim to create housing that reduces recidivism
The impetus for the Solace Apartments came from an unlikely champion. Three years ago, the Honorable Allison Krehbiel raised the alarm. The Judge for the Fifth Judicial District Court in Nicollet County (pictured right) was watching rehabilitated residents exit the criminal justice system and enter a…