minnesota Preservation Plus Preventing the Loss of Minnesota’s Affordable Rental Housing Stock
Program Goal: Preserve 18,000 units* of affordable rental housing statewide over the next ten years, in partnership with Minnesota Housing and Family Housing Fund.
The supply of affordable rental housing is threatened as units are lost each year to physical deterioration, opt-out from federal housing programs, and market-rate conversion. Lack of affordable rental housing destabilizes families and threatens community vitality. Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Family Housing Fund and Minnesota Housing are collaborating on the Minnesota Preservation Plus Initiative (MPPI), with a goal to preserve 18,000 units of affordable housing over ten years. MPPI is funded by The MacArthur Foundation as part of its national Window of Opportunity initiative to support the preservation of affordable rental housing nationwide. To address the preservation challenges facing our communities, GMHF will:
Please contact us at gmhf@gmhf.com or 800.277.2258 if you would like more information on this program.
* Includes both subsidized and unsubsidized units.
GMHF aids flood recovery efforts at Barnum Apartments. Click here to view featured news story.
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund has launched the Minnesota Equity Fund to help Minnesota companies invest in Minnesota communities. Click here to learn more.
New GMHF Progress Report now available featuring the accomplishments of housing partners across the state. Click here to view the report.
Portraits of Home documentery photography exhibit now on tour. Click here to view upcoming events.
GMHF makes Building Better Neighborhoods home plans available to provide homebuyers, communities and builders with a variety of options that lead to the construction of healthier homes that are more affordable to own and operate. Click here to view these free homeplans.
In the HOMES FOR ALL documentary, Twin Cities Public Television takes an in- depth look at the vast need for sustainable, affordable housing choices in Minnesota.
USDA mortgage program puts rural home buying within reach for some by Tom Robertson, Minnesota Public Radio Wed, July 11, 2012
Recovery centers open in NE Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News Fri, July 6, 2012
Housing Rebound Accelerated by State Agencies: Mortgages - Businessweek Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Hope for the homeless | StarTribune.com Mon, Jun 11, 2012
Tax Credit at risk for low income housing Fri, Apr 27,2012
WDIO.com - Affordable Housing Grand Opening in Duluth Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Benefits of CT class go beyond student learning | Crookston Times Wed, February 2, 2012
The Heart of the Matter - Is Owning a Home Still Worthwhile Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Three Rivers bridging homeowner gap through Somalis Monday, January 23, 2012
Take KARE of your MONEY: Home Affordable Refinance Program | kare11.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Rosenblum: Event offers a humbling new way to look at homelessness | StarTribune.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012
Despite squeeze, affordable housing remains a priority | StarTribune.com Fri, 23 Dec 2011
Hundreds mourn Minnesotans who died homeless | Minnesota Public Radio News Mon, 19 Dec 2011
MinnPost - Homeless, desperate and living out of cars Wed, 30 Nov 2011
Higher demand for homeless services stresses those who help | Minnesota Public Radio News Mon, 21 Nov 2011
Home for Chronic Inebriates - KIMT.com – Iowa & Minnesota Together Tue, 15 Nov 2011
Once a fort, soon a haven for homeless vets Abandoned Fort Snelling buildings in line for $10.2 million renovation - TwinCities.com Tue, 15 Nov 2011
Report: Housing groups struggle against foreclosure wave - Finance & Commerce Mon, 14 Nov 2011
Affordable housing design: Solid, but could be better | StarTribune.com Mon, 14 Nov 2011
Duluth family of 5 goes from living in SUV to apartment | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota Mon, 14 Nov 2011
One in 15 of us among nation's 'poorest poor' - TwinCities.com Thu, 03 Nov 2011
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