State housing funding applications for Saint Paul projects
Summary
The HRA reserved city funds to back Saint Paul projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Matching local dollars can strengthen those applications and bring more affordable housing resources to the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
City dollars are being set aside to leverage state housing funding — the total amount wasn't specified in the record.
Residents who need affordable housing, especially in the neighborhoods covered by the projects applying.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Policy Committee — October 14, 2026
Presentations laid out how many St. Paul households are cost-burdened and what 'affordable' means locally. This data will likely shape upcoming city housing policy decisions.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — October 7, 2026
The city is figuring out how to reserve its 2027 federal tax credits that help finance affordable housing projects. How they're allocated shapes which affordable developments get built.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — June 24, 2026
The HRA reserved city funds to back Saint Paul projects applying to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Matching local dollars can strengthen those applications and bring more affordable housing resources to the city.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — June 10, 2026
The HRA got an introduction to reserving funds for Saint Paul projects applying for state housing money from Minnesota Housing — an early step in securing affordable housing dollars.
City Council — April 15, 2026
The council accepted state metro housing grant funds for affordable housing projects at 680-694 Minnehaha Ave E and CommonBond Communities at 58 E Wood Street.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — February 11, 2026
Saint Paul housing projects competing for state affordable housing dollars needed their HRA funding reservations extended into round two of the MHFA's 2025 consolidated RFP. The board's unanimous vote keeps those projects eligible for commitment points.
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