Development requests for proposals

The following is a list of request for proposals (RFPs) solicited on an annual basis by Hennepin County's Community Works Department, and the Housing Redevelopment Authority, through a coordinated housing and support services request for proposal to maximize county resources.

Eligible applicants include governmental entities, private and nonprofit agencies and housing developers. Applicant eligibility varies by type of program.

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Affordable housing incentive fund

The Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) provides capital financing to create or preserve long-term affordable housing units throughout Hennepin County for very low-income households. Applicants may include government, nonprofit agencies, housing developers or lenders. Financing supports acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction activities.

The AHIF and HOME applications are combined. Additional program guidelines are outlined in the AHIF and HOME request for proposals.

The 2017 AHIF Program RFP and application materials are available below:

Request for proposals (PDF)
Homeownership application (RTF)
Rental application (RTF)
Homeownership application workbook (XLS)

Contact

Carol Stinar at carol.stinar@hennepin.us or call 612-348-2670

HOME Investment Partnerships program

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a flexible federal grant program that allows Hennepin County to fund affordable housing activities for very low and low-income families or individuals, homeless families, and persons with special needs.

Current HOME funded projects are listed in the annual Consolidated Action Plan. Recently completed projects are listed in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER).

Learn more about federal housing programs at Hennepin County.

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