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Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP)/2027 Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Round 1 is now open for applications! The annual Multifamily Consolidated RFP process makes funding available to help build and preserve homes that are affordable in communities throughout Minnesota.
With your partnership, we can help Minnesotans live and thrive in a safe, stable home they can afford in a community of their choice. Read on for the latest guidance for Multifamily applications.
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2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 is Now Open for Applications!
The Multifamily Consolidated RFP is a competitive funding round, offered once per year, where Minnesota Housing consolidates and coordinates multiple multifamily housing funding resources into one application process. It deploys significant capital funds and is the primary mechanism that Minnesota Housing uses to award and allocate federal and state resources. In accordance with Minnesota Housing’s Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), the emphasis is on serving under-resourced communities, long-term affordability, developing and preserving sustainable buildings, and participation in the development process by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned or Women-owned businesses.
Review the Multifamily Request for Proposals Standards and visit the Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage for application information and materials. Applications must be submitted through our Multifamily Customer Portal.
Stay up to date on Multifamily Consolidated RFP/HTC Round 1 news and updates by signing up for our eNews list.
Questions?
Contact mhfa.consolidated.rfp@state.mn.us.
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, 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.
Technical Assistance is Available
Minnesota Housing offers, and strongly encourages, technical assistance to discuss your project with staff. If you would like technical assistance as you prepare application, complete and submit the Technical Assistance Request Form.
Minnesota Housing staff’s technical assistance topics may include, but is not limited to:
- Selection criteria in the Self-Scoring Worksheet
- Project feasibility, including rent and income, building design, supportive housing components, and sizing of loan(s)
- Organizational and financial capacity
Technical assistance provided by Minnesota Housing staff is only advisory and does not guarantee that a development will receive points under a particular category or be selected for funding. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the technical assistance, such assistance is subject to, and does not modify or override, the requirements of the QAP, Self-Scoring Worksheet, Multifamily Request for Proposal Standards, Multifamily Underwriting Standards, Building Standards documents, and other documents related to applications for funding.
Project Eligibility, Feasibility, and Organizational Capacity
Minnesota Housing will further process a variety of project types throughout Minnesota communities and prioritize projects by community need, feasibility, organizational capacity, reasonableness of funding request, and alignment with Minnesota Housing’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. We encourage proposals for a variety of affordable multifamily project types including:
- New construction workforce housing
- New construction permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, and other homeless households
- New construction senior housing
- Preservation of workforce, permanent supportive housing, and senior projects, including existing federal project-based rental assistance or other existing federal assisted units
Review the Multifamily Request for Proposals Standards to determine the project type and learn more about selection and funding considerations including project eligibility, feasibility, and organizational capacity.
Selection and Funding Recommendations
After applications are received and evaluated, all funding recommendations are subject to approval by the Minnesota Housing board of directors. Selections are anticipated to occur at the December 2026 board of directors meeting, and the date will be posted on Minnesota Housing’s Board of Directors webpage. Funding partner proposal recommendations are subject to their respective approval process.
Policy Resources Now Available
Though many Multifamily Consolidated RFP and HTC funding rounds policy documents and resources are applicable for multiple years to align with the QAP, several are updated on an annual basis and are now available.
For more information on policy documents and resources, visit Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage.
2026 Multifamily Request for Proposals Standards
All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Multifamily Request for Proposals Standards as it communicates the process, overall funding principles, requirements, and policies for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP and 2027 HTC Rounds.
Register and attend the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Kickoff Event on Thursday, April 21 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Central time to learn more about updates to policies and application requirements.
2026 Scoring Guide
The Scoring Guide is a companion document to the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet and is used to clarify and explain scoring requirements for the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Rounds in greater detail. Register and attend the Self-Scoring Worksheet Training on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Central time to learn more about the selection criteria.
2026-2027 Multifamily Rental Housing Design and Construction Standards
Minnesota Housing is committed to meeting Minnesotans’ needs for decent, safe, and sustainable housing that is affordable. The Multifamily Rental Housing Design and Construction Standards provides details and communicates expectations on design and construction standards for multifamily rental housing. Details regarding updates to the 2026-2027 Multifamily Rental Housing Design and Construction Standards will be sent in an upcoming eNews; be sure to sign up to receive our eNews alerts to stay up to date on Minnesota Housing’s Building Standards information.
Apply for Funding through the Multifamily Customer Portal
All 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applicants must apply for funding through the Multifamily Customer Portal. Minnesota Housing will not accept applications using any other application tool or format. If you are new to the Multifamily Customer Portal, it is recommended to request a user account and start the application process early.
The following is now available in the Multifamily Customer Portal:
To learn more about the Multifamily Customer Portal and to request a user account, visit our Multifamily Customer Portal Resources webpage.
Intent to Apply Now Open
All 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 prospective applicants are required to complete the Intent to Apply (ITA) process by noon Central time on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Projects that do not complete the ITA or meet this deadline will not be able to submit a full application. There are no checklist items or cost associated with the ITA.
The purpose of the ITA is to help Minnesota Housing plan for the potential scope and scale of applications and needed resources.
To complete the ITA, prospective applicants are required to create a project and setup their project(s)’ intended details and characteristics in the Multifamily Customer Portal. This includes but is not limited to:
- Name of proposed project
- Intended project location: A site must be identified at the time of ITA and an address must be obtained or in the process of obtaining at the time of application. Should the parcel address be pending, at minimum, include the cross streets (for example, XXXX Main St. and Central Ave.).
- Contact information
- Intended financial structure and application proposal type(s)
- Estimated project type(s)
- Estimated number of units and population(s) served
- Estimated total development cost
- Estimated score from the Self-Scoring Worksheet
- Intended characteristics
Applicants may change their project’s characteristics up until the full application deadline, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at noon Central time. Review the Instructions for Setting Up and Changing Project Characteristics in the Multifamily Customer Portal for more information.
Pre-Applications Now Open
The pre-application checklists for the HUD Section 811 PRA Program and the ICT Selection Criterion are now available in the Multifamily Customer Portal and are due 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. Pre-application materials include:
For more information, visit Minnesota Housing’s HUD Section 811 PRA Program webpage and review the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet.
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.
2027 Housing Tax Credit Distribution Estimates Available
Minnesota Housing has published the 2027 Distribution of Housing Tax Credits in Minnesota on the Housing Tax Credits webpage.
The document represents an estimate of 9% HTCs expected to be available in 2027. The amounts are calculated with the population of Minnesota and a per capita credit volume amount and are subject to change. Any changes will cause corresponding modifications to the total credits available for distribution to allocating entities.
Questions?
Contact the HTC Team at htc.mhfa@state.mn.us.
Don't Forget to Register: 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. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.
2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 Kickoff Event
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:30-11:00 a.m. Central Time
This event will provide an overview of the Multifamily Consolidated RFP process, timeline, and major updates including program changes and feasibility review implementation.
A recording of the event will be posted on Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage for later reference.
Questions?
Contact mhfa.consolidated.rfp@state.mn.us.
Don't Forget to Register: Self-Scoring Worksheet Training
You're invited to attend a virtual training on the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet on Thursday, April 23. All potential 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.
2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet Training
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30-11:00 a.m. Central Time
This training will provide a general overview of the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet with a focus on updates, clarifications, and tips and tricks.
A recording of the training will be posted on Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage for later reference.
Questions?
Contact the HTC Team at htc.mhfa@state.mn.us.
Edit to the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet
A non-substantive administrative modification was made to the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet in the Transit and Walkability selection criterion under the Increasing Housing Choice selection category (section 3.C). The non-material edit reflects the updated process for applicants to request revisions of a location’s Walk Score. Refer to the newest version of the Amended 2026-2028 Self-Scoring Worksheet last updated April 2026 for more details.
In Case You Missed It
FY2026 Income Limits Delayed by HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) bases its median family income estimates on data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). On November 26, 2025, the Census Bureau announced a delay in its release of ACS data. As a result, HUD has issued a statement announcing a one-month delay in the release of Fiscal Year 2026 median family incomes and income limits, which will now be released on May 1, 2026. Should HUD revise this date, a similar announcement will be posted on HUD’s Income Limits webpage.
These limits are used by the Section 8 Program and the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Projects (MTSP) for Housing Tax Credits (HTC) and Tax-Exempt Bond financed properties. Minnesota Housing uses the HUD published limits to compute income and rent limits for its multifamily loan programs.
Minnesota Housing anticipates this will also delay the release of income and rent limits for the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program, though we have not received any official statement from HUD.
Questions?
Compliance related questions regarding HTC, the HOME Program, the NHTF Program, and other deferred loan programs should be directed to Tere Hopponen at 651.539.9923 or tere.hopponen@state.mn.us.
Review Current Trainings
The following Minnesota Housing trainings and tutorials are applicable to the 2026 Multifamily Consolidated RFP/2027 HTC Round 1 and are available on the Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals/Housing Tax Credit Funding Rounds webpage.
Program and Processes
The training sessions below are primarily for applicants who are newer to or revisiting the Multifamily Consolidated RFP processes. Each training provides general information and is subject to change annually based on statutory requirements.
Multifamily Customer Portal
Minnesota Housing is updating our suite of portal tutorials to help you navigate our processes and submit successful applications. While the full updated series will be available later this month, you can get a head start by reviewing our current trainings.
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Getting Started (Revised March 2026): Learn how to get started in the Portal, including how to request a user account and log in.
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Apply for Funding (Revised March 2026): Learn how to find open funding rounds, create a project using the Apply for Funding Wizard, and request project team access.
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Project Checklist (Revised March 2026): Learn how to select project characteristics, manage checklist items, and submit a checklist.
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Intent to Apply: Learn what the Intent to Apply is, the steps you need to complete to meet the deadline, and how to withdraw a project from consideration.
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Scoring Wizard: Learn how to use the Scoring Wizard to complete the self-scoring process.
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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