2050 Housing Policy Plan
Safe, Quality, Affordable Housing for All
The right to housing is a foundation for health, social, and economic well-being. The 2050 Housing Policy Plan guides the region to create safe, dignified, and affordable homes that give all residents a choice of where to live.
The 2050 Housing Policy Plan was adopted in February 2025. It builds on the 2040 Housing Policy Plan adopted in 2014.
What the Housing Policy Plan covers
The Housing Policy Plan is part of a set of policy plans that support the vision, values, and goals of the long-range regional development guide, Imagine 2050. It focuses on:
Fair housing and geographic choice: People of any ability, age, financial status, race, and family size can live in the community they choose.
Options to own and rent: All housing options, including rental and ownership, are accessible to all households.
Stability: Stable, affordable, and dignified places to live are available to everyone, especially those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.
Quality: Affordable housing is built and maintained to a high standard, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents.
Cultural connection and well-being: Everyone has access to homes, not just housing.
Equity: Repair historic and ongoing injustices in housing practices and outcomes.
Environmental justice: Housing in our region is resilient to climate change impacts and furthers environmental justice.
Why a Housing Policy Plan
The 2050 Housing Policy Plan was created in collaboration with local government partners, residents, housing developers, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The plan offers guidance on regional housing needs and challenges to help expand stable housing options.
Collaborative local plan reviews
Each of the 188 cities, townships, and counties in the Twin Cities region is responsible for creating a comprehensive local plan on a 10-year planning cycle, including a housing element and housing implementation plan that ties into the 2050 Housing Policy Plan. The Met Council has a statutory responsibility to review each of these plans to ensure it serves people at a local level and aligns with regional policies and needs.