On Thursday, September 22, MHP is hosting a day of housing policy practicum for northwest Minnesota and tribal nations in Bemidji, MN. The day long event hosted at Bemidji”s Carnegie Library + Watermark Arts Center, will provide the opportunity for networking and provide training and tools to support local…
On a windy Rochester day, Housing Institute 8 teams gathered to learn how to achieve more affordable housing in their community. MHP established the Housing Institute in 2010, bringing together housing leaders and stakeholders to share experiences and best practices to catalyze the development of affordable housing throughout the state.
In December, MHP staff traveled to two rural communities along the Rio Grande River in Texas. Together with staff members from come dream. come build, MHP’s Community Development Team met with local stakeholders including the staff from the Starr County Self Help Center and Colonias Unidas…
MHP is recognized nationwide as a premier technical assistance provider and consultant to create strong, vital communities and affordable housing development. While our work is strongly rooted in Minnesota, we have provided assistance to communities, tribes and organizations across the country. Learn more about the expertise we offer here. MHP Partners 2018 –…
Through the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program, MHP offers free, nationwide support to rural communities and Native Nations to bring those visions to life. Funded by HUD since 2012, MHP is a nationally recognized leader in building local capacity. We partner with rural and Native communities nationwide to unlock resources,…
Click to download the NCDI flyer! MHP’s Native Community Development Institute supports and strengthens the capacity of Native communities to reach their community development goals through collaborative trainings, peer-to-peer workshops, and customized assistance. Participating Native tribes build teams that convene stakeholders from across sectors to identify and…
MHP offers two revolving loan funds for expenses incurred during the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Affordable Housing Loans These flexible funds are available for activities related to affordable housing. Eligible activities include: Rehab loan programs Entry cost assistance loan programs Other housing loan programs Construction Financing Gap financing Pre-development…
Fee-for-Service Support for Housing and Community Development Partners With decades of experience in housing and community development, MHP provides consulting services that help organizations of all types design, plan, and deliver results. We work with partners nationwide to build local capacity and strengthen communities. Our team brings expertise in housing,…
USDA Section 515 properties — and the people who call them home — are at risk. Nationwide, hundreds of thousands of seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families live in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 515 rental properties, a crucial source of affordable housing…
Touching down on the runway of BRW airport in Utqiaġvik, Alaska (the community formerly known as Barrow), we could already tell from the views of ice floes in the Arctic Ocean and mossy tundra that we were in for a new experience. In late June 2021, Warren Kramer, Community Development…