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Applications for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP)/2027 Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Round 1 will be available to submit in just a couple short months. Read on to learn about upcoming events and important updates to keep in mind as you prepare your applications.
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2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Application Dates
Important dates for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 are listed below and on the Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage.
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Wednesday, March 18: 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 early release application materials published and pre-applications for the HUD Section 811 PRA Program and Innovative Construction Techniques Selection Criterion available
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Wednesday, April 8: All 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 and Minnesota Housing’s funding partner application materials published and pre-applications, Intent to Apply, and full applications available to submit
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Thursday, May 7 at noon Central time: Deadline to submit Intent to Apply; required for all 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applications
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Thursday, May 28 at noon Central time: Deadline to submit pre-applications for the HUD Section 811 PRA Program and Innovative Construction Techniques Selection Criterion
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Thursday, July 9 at noon Central time: Deadline to submit 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applications
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December: Minnesota Housing board members meeting to approve selection recommendations
Dates are subject to change at Minnesota Housing’s sole discretion.
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Questions?
Contact mhfa.consolidated.rfp@state.mn.us.
Save the Date: 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Virtual Kickoff Event
In preparation for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1, Minnesota Housing is hosting a virtual kickoff event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Additional details and registration information will be provided at a later date.
Questions?
Contact mhfa.consolidated.rfp@state.mn.us.
Save the Date: Self-Scoring Worksheet Training
You're invited to attend a virtual training on the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The training will provide a brief walk-through of the Self-Scoring Worksheet with a focus on updates, clarifications, and tips and tricks. All potential 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration information will be provided at a later date.
Questions?
Contact the HTC Team at htc.mhfa@state.mn.us.
Metropolitan Council Announces Livable Communities Grant Program Funding
The Metropolitan Council recently approved $3.5 million in Livable Communities Grant Program funding to be made available in the multifamily deferred pool of financing through the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP. Only projects located in Livable Communities participating cities are eligible for these funds.
Visit the Livable Communities Development Projects webpage for more details about the program, including matching requirements, eligible uses, and more. Information regarding how to apply is coming soon.
Pre-Application Materials Coming Soon
Two pre-applications will be available for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1:
- HUD Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program
- Innovative Construction Techniques Selection Criterion
The materials for both pre-applications will be published on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and pre-applications will be due in the Multifamily Customer Portal by noon Central time on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Pre-applications are optional; however, they are required for each funding round if the applicant is interested in obtaining eligibility for the project-based rental assistance and/or selection criterion. Minnesota Housing will notify applicants of eligibility prior to the full application deadline.
HUD Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program
The HUD Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance (HUD Section 811 PRA) Program is designed to expand the supply of supportive housing that promotes and facilitates community integration for people with significant and long-term disabilities. Applicants must apply and be selected for capital funding through the Multifamily Consolidated RFP/HTC Round 1 to be eligible for the HUD Section 811 PRA Program funds available for units for people with disabilities. Awards are contingent on funding availability.
For more information, visit Minnesota Housing’s HUD Section 811 PRA Program webpage.
Innovative Construction Techniques Selection Criterion
Minnesota Housing offers a selection criterion for projects that will use Innovative Construction Techniques (ICT). The ICT Selection Criterion and its requirements are outlined in the ICT Narrative and the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet.
Questions?
HUD Section 811 PRA Program questions and technical assistance requests should be directed to Ellie Miller at 651.539.9689 or ellie.miller@state.mn.us.
ICT Selection Criterion questions should be directed to Mike Thomas at 651.276.1170 or mike.thomas@state.mn.us.
Technical Assistance is Available
We offer, and strongly encourage, technical assistance to discuss your project with Minnesota Housing staff. If you would like technical assistance as you prepare application, complete and submit the Technical Assistance Request Form.
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Application Materials Updates
Many Multifamily Consolidated RFP/HTC Round 1 application documents are applicable for multiple years to align with the three-year Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). Returning applicants from the 2025 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2026 HTC Round 1 may reuse many of the same application forms for this year’s annual Multifamily Consolidated RFP/HTC Round 1. Refer to the instructions on each document to identify if it is applicable for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC funding rounds. Some supporting documents from 2025 may also be resubmitted unless the checklist or scoring item has a specific timing requirement.
Application forms identified as annual must be completed using the version applicable to the current Multifamily Consolidated RFP/HTC funding round, and new supporting documentation must be submitted. Outdated forms and/or supporting documents may have a negative impact on the project or be considered ineligible for further processing.
Application forms may be updated at a later date to align with the Amended QAP.
Questions?
Contact mhfa.consolidated.rfp@state.mn.us.
Shopping for a First Mortgage or Thinking About Refinancing?
Minnesota Housing wants to work with you on all your multifamily first mortgage needs! Our Low and Moderate Income Rental (LMIR) first mortgages have terms up to 40 years for new construction or 35 years for rehabilitation or refinance. Our first mortgages are available year-round.
View our current interest rates and terms to learn more about what we offer.
Questions?
Contact Mike Tobias at michael.tobias@state.mn.us.
About Minnesota Housing
Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, works to provide access to safe, stable and accessible housing Minnesotans can afford in a community of their choice. In 2025, we distributed $1.8 billion in resources and served 73,000 households. Visit our website to learn more.
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