Corcoran mobile home park gets $235K matching grant Maple Hill Estates mobile home park in Corcoran has landed a first-of-its-kind $234,832 matching grant from the Metropolitan Council. September 7, 2017
Met Council works to preserve mobile home parks with first-of-its-kind grant The first-of-its-kind grant will help Maple Hill Estates connect to the regional wastewater system in place of its aging, on-site septic system. August 24, 2017
Council approves first grant aimed at preserving manufactured housing, boosting home ownership among people of color Grant recipient represents 78% of affordable housing in City of Corcoran August 24, 2017
Metro HRA’s new ombudsman helps people navigate rental process The Metropolitan Council’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) recently hired Abdiaziz Ibrahim as its first outreach coordinator and program ombudsman. August 2, 2017
Twin Cities Employers Bumping Up against Employee-Housing Mismatch The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area is a prime example of how strong employment growth is putting a strain on the housing supply available in many U.S. cities. July 31, 2017
New documentary on affordable housing in the Twin Cities region to air on TPT A new documentary about the state of affordable housing in the Twin Cities region will air on Twin Cities Public Television starting Sunday, June 11. June 8, 2017
Strong residential construction in the region in 2016 New Council report indicates robust home building in the region in 2016, with multifamily housing leading the way. June 7, 2017
Council offers grant to assist manufactured housing to hook up to regional wastewater system The Council is offering a grant of up to $250,000 as part of a pilot program to assist a manufactured home park in the region to connect to the regional wastewater collection and treatment system. April 7, 2017