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
Council seeks proposals for project-based housing vouchers Metro HRA is seeking to expand the number of rental units that households with low incomes can afford by awarding 200 additional project-based housing vouchers. May 28, 2020
Affordable housing investment nearly doubles Metro area cities can apply for $24.5 million in 2020 through the Livable Communities Fund. That includes an expansion of the funds targeted specifically to preserve and expand affordable housing. March 2, 2020
Housing/transit collaboration wins national award Metro HRA and the Metro Transit Police combined their expertise to meet the difficult challenge of connecting people who are homeless with housing and support services. February 18, 2020
Minneapolis and Met Council housing authorities form nation’s first regional “Moving to Work” housing agency The two housing authorities will combine resources and regulatory flexibility to increase housing choice for low-income renters. January 28, 2020