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
Council commits $1 million to reduce homelessness The Metropolitan Council has committed 1 million dollars to a new winter homeless initiative announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Dec. 19. December 19, 2019
New projects add housing, demonstrate connected land uses A $6.5 million investment will support six cities to create development that links housing, jobs and services, and demonstrates cost-effective use of land and infrastructure. December 17, 2019
Council grants help create, preserve affordable housing 254 new affordable rental and ownership housing units will be built, and 48 existing units will be rehabilitated and preserved, with the support of $2.5 million in grants. December 11, 2019
A fresh beginning for a Twin Cities family Metro Transit's Homeless Action Team connected Octavia and her son with our Housing and Redevelopment Authority. December 6, 2019
Metro HRA awarded new vouchers to combat homelessness Hundreds more people who have disabilities and are experiencing homelessness will be able to find safe, affordable housing in the metro area. November 22, 2019