 The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority met on Tuesday and awarded $14.8 million to affordable housing and homeownership opportunities throughout the county.
With this funding, 1,500 affordable housing units will be created, along with 19 different affordable housing projects in the county. Of these units, 43% will be available to those with the lowest income levels.
Hennepin County is investing in affordable housing through several approaches designed to address different needs in our housing ecosystem. The Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) Program was created to work with municipalities, other government and nonprofit agencies, private and nonprofit developers, and lenders to encourage the preservation and development of affordable housing opportunities throughout the Hennepin County. We use Supportive Housing Strategy (SHS) to develop long term affordable supportive housing projects, and our homeownership grants are designed to support homeownership opportunities that will maintain long term affordability for very low and low-income families, homeless families, and persons with special needs.
See additional details on these awards below:
AHIF Awards
SHS Awards
Homeownership Grant Awards
 May is American Indian Month in Minnesota, and Hennepin County Libraries have many resources to share about Indigenous history, traditions, art, and more. The programming includes book lists, live events, online resources, and a celebration at the end of the month.
Follow the link below to find out what resources are available at your nearest library and explore opportunities around the county below:
May is American Indian Month in Minnesota | Hennepin County (hclib.org)
 Join Hennepin County for Doors Open Minneapolis on May 13 and 14.
Three county buildings will be taking part in Doors Open this year: the Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis Central Library, and the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center.
Visitors will get the opportunity to experience these venues in new ways and get a behind-the-scenes look at places like a Hennepin County Court Room and Board Room, Central Library Special Collections, and the tip floor of the HERC.
Learn more about the event and how you can participate below:
doorsopenminneapolis.org
 Local government units can apply for youth art and music grants from May 3-June 7, 2023. This grant program aims to increase youth access to art and music opportunities in Hennepin County and are a part of the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program supported by the Twins ballpark sales tax.
Grants up to $25,000 are available. Learn more and apply below:
hennepin.us/youth-grants
By: Ben Henry, KSTP
May 11, 2023
"A big part of the metro area will soon have more affordable places to live due to a nearly $13 million investment.
This week, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved the funds set to go towards 14 projects, creating 1,498 affordable housing units."
Access the full story here.
By: Kare 11 Staff, Kare 11
May 7, 2023
"On Saturday a very special pup was honored after years of working with Hennepin County.
Zoro, a 7-year-old Belgian mix, was honored at a party that also featured dogs from No Dog Left Behind, a local rescue."
Access the full story here.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners consists of one commissioner from each of seven districts. I am proud to represent Deephaven, north Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, northern Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata and Woodland.
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Chris LaTondresse
Commissioner
6th District
612-348-7886
Ella Eliason
District Director
612-348-6885
Kyle Olson
Policy Director
612-348-3168
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