Hennepin County Housing stories
We talk a lot about housing and homelessness from a policy level, with big numbers and complex charts, but the impact of this work on the individual residents we serve is the real reason we do what we do.
Below you’ll find personal stories and profiles that give voice to the many people who are at the center of our programs. You’ll also find “big picture” updates and highlights.
Hennepin County loan program helps make homes more accessible
Hennepin County offers loans for home repairs and maintenance to help make homes safer and more accessible.Point in Time Count: A communitywide effort to track trends in homelessness
The annual Point in Time Count helps track long-term trends in homelessness over time, and brings the community together to connect with residents in need.Belfry Apartments: deep housing affordability in the heart of Minneapolis
Belfry Apartments sits one block south of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The project includes 41 units of deeply affordable housing.Hennepin Shelter Hotline helps residents navigate housing options
Hennepin Shelter Hotline is a single-point-of-entry system meant to help residents find alternatives to emergency shelter.Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing fills a gap, brings new opportunities
Through the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing model, the county acquires and rehabilitates properties, which has included motels and hotels, to create small, independent units that share common spaces like kitchens.