The July Hot Sheet

 “For the second month in a row, the housing industry is seeing the effect COVID-19 is having on new-home starts. The silver lining is that for overall June activity, the total number of units was only down 5%, thanks to an increase in multifamily...

August 4, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Slider 

Housing First Minnesota Argues Case of Affordability at Energy Code Hearing

After a COVID-induced delay, an administrative law judge held a hearing on Monday Aug. 3 to determine whether or not Minnesota should adopt a new residential energy code. The hearing was required under federal law and included a review of the D.S. Department...

August 4, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Industry News  Slider 

Residential Building Code, Chapter 1309 Published

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry just released Rules Chapter 1309, the Residential Building Code for the State of Minnesota. Monday’s release is the culmination of more than two years of work by DLI staff, subject matter experts, and industry...

February 3, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Industry News  Slider 

Minnesota Ends Year With Steady Employment Numbers

Minnesota’s unemployment remained steady in December, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at the previous month's rate of 3.3%. The...

January 27, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Industry News  Member News  Slider 

Housing First Minnesota Submits Comment for Federal Council on Housing Affordability

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requested public comment in November 2019 for recommendations to the Department concerning regulations that may unnecessarily impede the ability for the market to provide a healthy supply of...

January 21, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Slider 

Hennepin County Court Hands Housing First Minnesota a Victory

The Hennepin County District Court sided with Housing First Minnesota and has granted summary judgment motion and permanently barred the City of Dayton from enforcing its off-site transportation fee. Today marks another victory for homeowners...

January 17, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Member News  Slider 

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Updates Due February 1, 2020

On Aug. 1, 2018, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued the 2018 Construction Stormwater Permit for any construction activity disturbing more than one acre or land. Under the 2018 Permit, ongoing projects started under the 2013 Permit...

January 14, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Slider 

Rochester Looks to Add Tree Ordinance for New Development

The City of Rochester has proposed a new tree ordinance in response to a report from the Society of American Foresters that the city is currently under the ideal tree canopy cover percentage. The recommendation is anywhere from 40 to 60 percent canopy...

January 14, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Member News  Slider 

Legislative Update: One Week Down

The Minnesota State Legislature gaveled into a new biennium on Tuesday, January 8th. Much of the first week included ceremonial and administrative tasks. Additionally, caucus leaders and Governor Walz gave a legislative rundown at the Minnesota Chamber...

January 15, 2019  By Mark Foster   Posted In  Advocacy 

Advocacy Update: Banner Week For Housing!

Seven committee meetings, one floor discussion, and one Supreme Court case. On the heels of Housing Day on the Hill, the BATC advocacy team has been very busy in St. Paul this week! Multiple pieces of the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative have taken...

March 3, 2017  By Mark Foster   Posted In  Advocacy  Member News 

New Members | November 2020

This November, we welcomed five new members to Housing First Minnesota—three builders, one associate, and one emeritus member! Let’s give our newest members a warm welcome to the association: J. Rohs Homes, Inc.DeWall Design Build, LLCKJH Builders,...

December 3, 2020  By Laura Marrinan   Posted In  Member News 

Membership Anniversaries | November 2020

This November, we are toasting to eight member companies that have been a part of the association for 5, 10, 20, or 30 years. Thank you for being a part of Housing First Minnesota and for strengthening the housing industry! Celebrating 40 years...

November 30, 2020  By Laura Marrinan   Posted In  Member News 

The November Hot Sheet

“The combination of more time spent at home and low interest rates has many deciding right now is the time to buy a new home to fit their new lifestyle. We expect this trend to continue as the existing housing market simply does not have enough inventory...

November 30, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Industry News  Slider 

COVID-19 Safety Reminder

With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the Governor's actions to dial back on businesses that can remain open, Housing First Minnesota would like to remind all housing industry members to stay safe and to continue the good work of following your...

November 23, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Slider 

DLI Delays 250-volt GFCI Provisions

Due to COVID-19-related supply challenges, the Department of Labor and Industry is delaying enforcement of the requirements for 250-volt GFCI receptacles and outlet requirements found in NEC 210.8(A) and 210.8(F). According to a notice from the Minnesota...

November 20, 2020  By Nick Erickson   Posted In  Advocacy  Breaking News  Slider 

Creating a Basic Business Budget

Every successful business needs a budget. Janice Meyer, Housing First Minnesota’s vice president of finance, breaks down budgeting approaches as you head into 2021. If you’re wondering how to prepare a 2021 budget amid unprecedented uncertainty,...

November 17, 2020  By Laura Marrinan   Posted In  Education 

Housing First Minnesota Appeals Electrical Code Ruling

What You Need to Know: Housing First Minnesota has appealed the 2020 National Electrical Code implementation.  We have requested the 2020 NEC implementation be put on pause by the Board of Electricity. Unless the Board of Electricity...

November 13, 2020  By Nick Erickson   Posted In  Advocacy  Fullwidth Slider  Industry News  Slider 

Breaking Down Barriers

It’s a well-known fact that the construction industry is, historically, a male-dominated field, but that may be changing as more women take to the trades. Whether they’re putting on hard hats at job sites or making moves with a computer as their...

November 13, 2020  By Laura Marrinan   Posted In  Member News  Slider 

New Members | October 2020

This October, we welcomed three new members to Housing First Minnesota! Let’s give our newest members a warm welcome to the association: Caliber Home LoansKroiss Design + BuildTwo Inlets Mill

November 10, 2020  By Laura Marrinan   Posted In  Member News 

The Voters Have Spoken

Nearly a week after Election Day, we have final results. And in typical Minnesota fashion, divided government will continue. Come January 5, the Minnesota Senate will remain controlled by Republicans with the slimmest of margins, 34-33. The Minnesota...

November 9, 2020  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Slider 


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