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The mission of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is to promote and deliver quality, well-managed homes to a diverse low-income population and, with partners, contribute to the well-being of the individuals, families and community we serve. MPHA does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), marital or familial status, ancestry, age, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, political affiliation, or the presence or perception of any physical, mental, or sensory disability. MPHA’s 504 Coordinator responsible for coordinating MPHA’s efforts to comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of 24 CFR Part 8 is the Director of Operations.

11/05/2026

Mary McGovern knows what it means to be a good neighbor. For the past two decades she has listened to, organized alongside, and advocated for her high-rise community. Since moving into public housing nearly 20 years ago, Mary has consistently found ways to support her neighbors, strengthen her community, and make residents’ voices heard. Along the way, she has held several leadership positions with her building and the city-wide public housing high-rise tenant organization, Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council (MHRC).

After three reelections and eight years of leading the organization charged with advocating for MPHA high-rise residents, Mary is passing the torch to MHRC’s newly elected president, Belinda Walker. Read about Mary’s advocacy and her reflections on that work: bit.ly/MaryMcGovern

11/02/2026

Today, MPHA opens its project-based voucher (PBV) Request for Proposals (RFP) for property owners and developers to apply for Minnesota Housing-funded rental assistance to help preserve and produce up to 250 units of affordable housing across Minneapolis. Interested property owners, builders, and housing developers should submit proposals between November 2 and December 18.

Project-based vouchers tie rental assistance directly to a specific unit. This differs from the traditional tenant-based voucher program, which is connected to an eligible household. Project-based vouchers provide property owners and developers with a long-term source of revenue in exchange for keeping units deeply affordable (available to households earning ≤50% of Area Median Income) for the length of the contract, commonly a renewable 20-year agreement.

Project-based vouchers are among the most effective tools MPHA has to help produce and preserve deeply affordable housing in Minneapolis, and the new state-funded Bring it Home (BIH) PBV program will be modeled after MPHA’s highly successful federally funded PBV program.

Read more about the PBV RFP opening and how interested property owners, builders, and housing developers to apply: bit.ly/StatePBVRFP

10/30/2026

Stable Homes Stable Schools (SHSS) staff and families got in the holiday spirit at Minneapolis Public Schools’ family trunk or treat event! The students and their families had an opportunity to dress up in costumes and pick out some new books to take home through MPHA’s partnership with the Book Rich Environments initiative! 📚 The National Book Foundation's Book Rich Environments initiative provides free reading-related resources to public housing residents and program participants to improve opportunities and outcomes for the community.

Stable Homes Stable Schools is a pioneering partnership between MPHA, City of Minneapolis Government, Hennepin County Government, and Minneapolis Public Schools, along with the YMCA of the North as the service partner, working to reduce homelessness among families with elementary-aged kids in Minneapolis and improve educational outcomes for students impacted by housing instability.

The program is a holistic approach to addressing homelessness through prevention (emergency short- and medium-term assistance) and intervention (multi-year rental assistance and support services). Since 2019, more than 8,045 kids and 2,880 families have benefited from the program.

10/29/2026

On Monday, November 2, MPHA will open its project-based voucher (PBV) Request for Proposals (RFP) for property owners and developers to apply for state-funded rental assistance to help preserve and produce up to 250 units of affordable housing across Minneapolis. Interested property owners, builders, and housing developers should submit proposals between November 2 and December 18.

The federal PBV program is a HUD-funded program that ties federal rental assistance directly to a specific unit. This differs from the traditional tenant-based voucher program, which is connected to an eligible household. Project-based vouchers provide property owners and developers with a long-term source of revenue in exchange for keeping units deeply affordable (available to households earning ≤50% of Area Median Income) for the length of the contract, commonly a renewable 20-year agreement.

Project-based vouchers are among the most effective tools MPHA has to help produce and preserve deeply affordable housing in Minneapolis, and the new Minnesota Housing-funded Bring it Home (BIH) PBV program will be modeled after MPHA’s highly successful federally funded PBV program.

Read more about the PBV RFP opening and how interested property owners, builders, and housing developers to apply: bit.ly/StatePBVRFP

10/28/2026

Earlier this month, MPHA’s HR department hosted employee orientation for the newest team members! 🌟 MPHA staff are excited to work with these new team members to provide quality, well-managed homes for MPHA residents and program participants.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to Aleksandra, Tamiko, and Erin! 🎓 These three HCV team members graduated from the NAHRO Emerging L.E.A.D.ership Program last week! The six-part program helps housing leaders identify their strengths and use them to empower team members, set and achieve goals, and improve communication skills.

10/22/2026

Earlier this month, MPHA completed a $1.2 million investment at the agency’s 630 Cedar Avenue high-rise, funded in part by Minnesota Housing. Work included replacing aging electrical equipment and improving the building’s ability to maintain essential services during a power outage.

A new emergency generator and associated equipment were installed to provide backup power to critical building systems, including exit lighting, elevators, and key heating equipment. MPHA also replaced several electrical panels and connections serving shared building systems, as well as all in-unit electrical panels. In addition, the building’s fire pump will now receive power from the emergency generator. Together, these upgrades will help keep critical building systems operational and support resident safety if regular electrical service is interrupted.

Read more about the project: bit.ly/CedarHighElectrical

10/16/2026

This week, MPHA’s Pathways to Success and Resident Mini Grant programs were awarded NAHRO 2026 Awards of Merit! 🎉

Established in 2023, Pathways to Success is an innovative partnership that takes a holistic approach in empowering MPHA residents to achieve long-term financial stability. The partnership connects MPHA families with Twin Cities RISE! (TCR!) to deliver career readiness training, PRG, Inc. to provide specialized financial coaching and credit remediation services, and Habitat for Humanity - Twin Cities to connect families with homeownership education, financial coaching, and variety of homebuying tools to make homeownership a reality. To read more about the Pathways to Success program, visit: bit.ly/PathwaystoSuccessPartnership

In 2025, MPHA high-rise residents across the city used mini grant funding to plan and carry out community building projects and events. All told, the initiative supported more than 25 community building events include weekly community meals, monthly movie nights, garden clubs and one-time gatherings and events. The events allowed residents to get to know neighbors more deeply, build camaraderie, and enjoy fun activities they might not otherwise participate in. To read more about the Resident Mini Grant initiative, visit: bit.ly/CommunityBuildingGrants

10/15/2026

FINAL REMINDER: To apply to the new Minnesota Housing-funded housing voucher program waitlist, Bring it Home, interested households must visit portal.mphaonline.org & apply before 11:59pm tonight (Thursday, October 15, 2026).

To be eligible for the BIH program, applicants must live in Minnesota, pay more than 30 percent of their household income towards rent, and not currently be served by a federally funded Section 8 program. Additionally, applicants must be willing to live in Minneapolis, as MPHA’s BIH vouchers cannot be used elsewhere. Households currently experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability are eligible to apply.

To apply, log in to your MPHA’s online portal account to access the application. To make an account:
1. Visit this link: https://portal.mphaonline.org/
2. Click “Applicant Login”
3. Click “Click here to register”
4. Select “I do NOT have a registration code”

Read more about Bring It Home Waitlist opening and how to apply: bit.ly/BIHVoucher

10/15/2026

REMINDER: MPHA is accepting applications for the new Minnesota Housing-funded housing voucher program waitlist, Bring it Home (BIH), through this evening.

To apply to be added to MPHA’s BIH waitlist, interested households must apply on MPHA’s online portal at portal.mphaonline.org. The waiting list will close for new applications at 11:59pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

To be eligible for the BIH program, applicants must live in Minnesota, pay more than 30 percent of their household income towards rent, and not currently be served by a federally funded Section 8 program. Additionally, applicants must be willing to live in Minneapolis, as MPHA’s BIH vouchers cannot be used elsewhere. Households currently experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability are eligible to apply.

To apply, log in to your MPHA’s online portal account to access the application. To make an account:
1. Visit this link: https://portal.mphaonline.org/
2. Click “Applicant Login”
3. Click “Click here to register”
4. Select “I do NOT have a registration code”

Read more about Bring It Home Waitlist opening and how to apply: bit.ly/BIHVoucher

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1001 Washington Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN
55401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16123421400

Website

http://www.mphaonline.org/

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