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 | January 2023

This January, 15 new members joined us at Housing First Minnesota — two builders, one remodeler, two developers, nine associates, and one realtor. Let’s give our newest members a warm welcome to the association: Cushman & Wakefield Design...

February 3, 2023  By Sarah    Posted In  Member News 

The January Hot Sheet

 “The steep jump in interest rates earlier this year sent homebuyers to the sidelines. We’re optimistic that as interest rates level out, homebuyers will find opportunities that were not there last year and return to the market."   – John...

February 3, 2023  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Industry News  Slider 

Minnesota Housing Dashboard – January 2023 Edition

Using data from government and industry partners, the dashboard provides a look at housing affordability, access and inventory in Minnesota.  Highlights From January 2023 Statewide, the inventory of existing homes fell .3 months. At $523,330,...

February 1, 2023  By Nick Erickson   Posted In  Member News 

Are You Ready for Changes to the 45L Tax Credit?

Written by Rick Cobbs, The Energy Network WW The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in August 2022, updates and changes the requirements to Section 45L of the IRS code. The 45L federal tax credit encourages builders and developers...

January 30, 2023  By Sarah    Posted In  Education 

Legislative Update: New Business Mandates Moving Through Committees

Two new paid leave mandates, that would impact businesses small and large, are currently making their way through the legislative process at the Capitol in St. Paul. Each of the following proposals has been heard in multiple committees in each legislative...

January 30, 2023  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy 

A Decade of Artisan

For 10 years, Twin Cities design dilettantes have been flocking to Housing First Minnesota’s Artisan Home Tour to get a taste of the local luxury homebuilding industry. From gourmet kitchens and marble-clad bathrooms to floor-to-ceiling fireplaces...

January 26, 2023  By Sarah    Posted In  Member News 

Housing Affordability Institute Launches New Programming

Housing Affordability Institute, the 501c(3) founded in 2018 by Housing First Minnesota, has launched new programming aimed at advancing the housing policy discussion. Its latest project, States Legislatures and Housing Reform, examines the bold...

January 24, 2023  By Nick Erickson   Posted In  Institute 

Legislative Update: A Quick Start

The 2023 legislative session has only been at work for a little more than two weeks, but during that time they have held many informational hearings and have already started moving bills through committees. On Tuesday, Mark Foster, vice president...

January 18, 2023  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Advocacy  Slider 

The Future of Your Housing First Minnesota Foundation

Our Mission: We partner to build safe housing for Minnesotans in need of shelter Our Vision: End homelessness in Minnesota What's next for the Foundation We do a fantastic job at advancing partnership-driven community build projects by constructing...

January 13, 2023  By Sarah    Posted In  Foundation 

The December Hot Sheet

 “Unfortunately, rising interest rates have drastically impacted what buyers can afford and many have been forced to put their homebuying dreams on hold.”   – James Julkowski, 2022 board chair of Housing First Minnesota Download...

January 11, 2023  By Kristen Ober   Posted In  Industry News  Member News  Slider 


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