Study to measure the cost of the affordable housing gap Many cities are facing an affordable housing crisis, and it’s impacting renters and potential homeowners the most. November 23, 2022
Council awards record $8 million for affordable housing The grants will fill project funding gaps and help create 557 new affordable homes and preserve another 113 affordable housing units. February 24, 2022
Housing mobility program connects low-income families with opportunity Our Community Choice Program is helping low-income families prosper in a new home and neighborhood, where they feel safer more supported, and better able to reach their goals. October 25, 2021
Housing production is strong, but not for those in greatest need There are things the Met Council can do to, such as targeting more of its available funds to families with earnings of $31,000 or less. But that represents a drop in the bucket. September 23, 2021
New emergency vouchers mean “home” to more people and families Under the American Rescue Plan of 2021, Metro HRA, will receive 218 new emergency vouchers to help connect people experiencing homelessness to housing and housing stability. May 19, 2021
Solar-for-Vouchers program expanded to Minneapolis and Saint Paul The program offers technical assistance to residential property owners who want to install solar panels on their buildings. Property owners agree to rent to Section 8 Housing Choice voucher holders. May 6, 2021
Place matters: Federal funds help low-income families move to areas of their choice HUD awarded Metro HRA and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority $5.2 million and 74 new vouchers to promote increased housing choices and opportunities among low-income families. May 5, 2021
Met Council and Edina partner on affordable housing Edina will purchase single-family homes, make sure they’re up to code, and then lease them to us. We will rent the homes to lower-income working families and oversee the day-to-day management. February 8, 2021