Metropolitan Council's response to COVID-19

In response to Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, Metropolitan Council critical services continue to be available, though our facilities are closed to walk-in traffic and many staff are working remotely. All Council public meetings will be available for the public to follow remotely.

More about the Met Council response to COVID-19

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Housing

Housing: The bedrock for stable families and a healthy region

Our role in housing

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Establishing regional housing policies and planning
Reviewing the housing element of local comprehensive plans
Funding housing development through Livable Communities Act (LCA) grant programs
Administering the state's largest Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program through the Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

Our Community Development Committee addresses issues related to housing policies and Metro HRA services.

See a video presentation describing our role in affordable housing.

Affordable Housing Facts

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METRO HRA

METRO HRA

25 Sep

Council approves minimum rent, inspection changes for housing voucher program

Charging a minimum rent is one step toward addressing a Metro HRA operating deficit. In addition, the change will prevent the agency from having to further reduce the number of households it serves.

Posted In: Housing

24 Jun

More than 17,000 households apply for Metro HRA waiting list

When the state’s three largest housing authorities opened their waiting lists, they knew the demand would be high. Metro HRA will place 2,000 on its list, Minneapolis 2,000, and St. Paul 3,500.

Posted In: Housing
13 May

Metro HRA achieves highest ranking

This is Metro HRA’s 15th straight year earning the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) ranking of High Performer.

Posted In: Housing

21 Mar

Tenant and landlord: Marjorie and Mike have a connection

Mike Pikovsky takes a lot of pride in the homes he owns as rental properties. Among his tenants are families who rely on federal rent assistance for a place to live and call home.

Posted In: Housing
5 Feb

Report: Region has likely lost more affordable housing than it produced since 2011

A new Met Council Research report says the seven-county area is losing ground when it comes to meeting the housing needs of working families.

Posted In: Housing

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