Join MHP’s Minnesota Legislative Update 

Please join us Friday, March 10th at 9 a.m. to hear updates directly from lawmakers and community partners about the latest developments in St. Paul. We are excited to be joined by Sen. Liz Boldon (DFL – Rochester) and Rep. Esther Agbaje (DFL…

MN Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC)

What is the MN Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC) Passed by the Minnesota legislature in 2021 the AHTC is a new housing tool invests $10 million annually to affordable and workforce housing. The tax credit will go into effect in 2023. It is the only new and on-going investment in housing development from…

Local Housing Trust Funds in Minnesota

February 2023 This publication provides information on the numerous Minnesota cities and counties that have adopted Local Housing Trust Funds (LHTFs). With Minnesota having adopted a state match program, we have continued to see a steady increase of funds established across the state. This report includes information from MHPs most recent…

Legislative Session Kicks off with a Rally for Housing

On January 11th, Minnesota housing advocates packed the Capitol Rotunda for a rousing rally to launch the legislative session. Government leaders called for housing investment, including Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho, House Majority Leader Jamie…

A Constitutional Amendment for Housing

Constitutional Amendment for Housing to ensure the state is making the investments required to truly address our current housing crisis. Our campaign principles include race equity, sustainability and climate resilience, uplifting rural voices, accessibility, and ensuring frontline leaders and grassroots groups are decision-makers and leaders. Will create funds for Homeownership…

State Policy: Our Future Starts at Home

$2B in 2023 & Housing on the Ballot in 2024 Minnesota is stronger when everyone has a home. We have the opportunity to create and save more homes than ever before, improve the condition of homes for thousands, and alleviate housing disparities for the lowest-income families and Minnesotans of color…

MHP Releases Key Facts on Housing

September 2022 All people should have a safe, secure place to call home. Today, 550,000 Minnesotans pay more than 30% of their income on housing (also known as “cost burdened”)—a number that continues to escalate. These families are forced to choose between paying for housing and other necessities such as…