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
Council awards $1.4 million to promote affordable homes near transit The grants support moderate- to high-density development near transit that is more affordable and walkable, fosters mobility, and encourages transit ridership. November 13, 2019
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. September 25, 2019
Metro HRA considers minimum rent requirement, biennial inspections, measures related to homelessness The 5-year plan identifies key goals that the agency will be working to achieve during the next several years. August 19, 2019
Former mayor connects the dots between where people work and where they live Mike Webb learned, firsthand, the need for homes that are affordable to working people. August 5, 2019
Council awards $3 million to local projects promoting jobs, economic development The grants are part of the Council’s Livable Communities program, a voluntary, incentive-based approach to helping communities achieve their regional and local goals. July 24, 2019
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. June 24, 2019
Park Plaza Cooperative: A resident-owned manufactured home park One community's answer to affordable housing. June 12, 2019