When families pay too much for rent, they’re forced to sacrifice to make ends meet — cutting back at the grocery store or delaying a trip to the doctor. Released last week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach 2021 report highlights state and…
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MHP announces 2021 Legislative Leaders!
MHP is proud to recognize these champions with the 2021 Legislative Leader Award. These legislators stood out as housing champions, by advancing MHP’s policy initiatives and drawing attention to affordable housing as an issue of public importance, delivering persuasive arguments and taking action for impactful policies and investments. All of our…
MHP Thanks Capitol Pathways Intern Hibo Ali
MHP would like to thank our 2021 Capitol Pathways intern, Hibo Ali! Hibo was a great addition to our policy team during this legislative session. She attended committee hearings, connected with legislators, and contributed to MHP’s newsletter, all while providing research and analysis on source of income discrimination in Minnesota. This is the second year that MHP…
MHP hosts the Market Watch: Northland Region Webinar
On Friday, June 25th MHP hosted a webinar on our latest edition of MHP’s research series, Market Watch: Northland Region. The report tracks key trends in the unsubsidized multifamily rental markets across the state. The seventh report of the series, Market Watch: Northland Region, analyzes data for 6,449 unsubsidized rental units…
Still time to influence the MN tax bill! Take Action now!
The tax bill is still being negotiated by State legislative leaders. Two of MHP’s top housing priorities are in play. But they need a strong show of support. Please email Tax Conference Committee Co-Chairs Paul Marquart (DFL, Dilworth) and Carla Nelson (Republican, Rochester). What’s in play: 4d property…
Community Partners in Lanesboro Work On Housing Solutions, with Help from MHP’s Housing Institute
Through its participation in MHP’s Housing Institute, Lanesboro partners are working to address the area’s severe lack of available housing and create solutions. Established in 2010, MHPs Housing Institute brings together housing leaders and stakeholders to share their experiences, learn best practices, and develop creative solutions to bring quality…
MHP releases Market Watch: Northland Region
MHP is pleased to share our recently released report, Market Watch: Northland Region. In this research report, MHP, in partnership with Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, tracks key trends in the unsubsidized multi-family rental markets of the Northland (Arrowhead) Region. Building on its 2016 “Sold Out” report, MHP launched a new research…
MHP Executive Director named to NLIHC board
MHP Executive Director Anne Mavity has been named to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Board of Directors. “NLIHC is doing impactful and critically needed policy advocacy and research, and I’m honored to join the NLIHC Board,” Mavity said. “This is a critical time of opportunity, when…
Omnibus bills come into shape: Here’s what’s in them for housing
Omnibus, omnibus! With the third deadline looming April 9 for committees to act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills, many omnibus bills have passed out of committees this week, with more to come. An omnibus bill packages several smaller bills into one bill; it can include appropriations and policy…
Housing Equity the focus of March Investors Council event
At Minnesota Housing Partnership’s Investors Council virtual breakfast meeting on March 25, 2021, Anne Mavity, Executive Director of MHP, welcomed a dynamic presentation and panel to address the topic of “Prosperity for All: The Role of Housing.” Specifically, Mavity asked ”How do we move beyond business as usual towards…