Affordable housing funding for Decker 2 and Mission Heights
Summary
Duluth needs over 2,000 affordable units by 2030, and these two projects are the city's shot at millions in state Minnesota Housing dollars this year. The council will formally weigh in May 26 with support resolutions and $400,000 each in future HUD funds.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Each project requests $400,000 in 2027 HUD funds; successful applications could bring over $10 million each in state funding.
Families at or below 50% of area median income and adults experiencing homelessness.
Landlords, particularly small and affordable-housing providers, who could face delayed rental income.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — May 26, 2026
The council conditionally committed $400,000 each toward two affordable housing applications — Union Gospel Mission's Mission Heights and One Roof's Decker 2 — pending state funding awards, plus a $2.13 million contamination cleanup deal for downtown Lot D.
City Council — May 11, 2026
Duluth needs over 2,000 affordable units by 2030, and these two projects are the city's shot at millions in state Minnesota Housing dollars this year. The council will formally weigh in May 26 with support resolutions and $400,000 each in future HUD funds.
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City Council — February 9, 2026
A tabled resolution asks Governor Walz to fund rental assistance and pause evictions for families affected by ICE operations; landlords warned it would hurt small rental owners.
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