Housing plans and accomplishments
Hennepin County receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development projects in suburban cities. The county works with suburban cities to use these funds for a variety of purposes and projects that primarily serve low and moderate income residents and families.
Additionally, three suburban cities receive federal funding directly from HUD: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. These cities prepare their own plans and reports that are also included on this page.
Federal funding for housing and community development is provided to the county and partner cities through three primary federal programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- HOME Investment Partnerships
- Emergency Solutions Grant
Below, you can find more information about how funding through these programs is used in Hennepin County, including plans, goals and accomplishments
Public comment period: 2021 Action Plan Amendment
The below second Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan (the Plan) proposes the use of funds that Hennepin County received from loan repayments originated with HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The HOME Program's sole purpose is to create affordable housing.
Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2 (PDF)
Amendment 1 to the 2021 Action Plan outlined the proposed use of $6.4 million in federal funding. Hennepin County received these funds as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which appropriated $5 billion to be administered through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. The funds are intended to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services.
Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan/2021 Action Plan Amendment (PDF)
This HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and first amendment to the 2021 Action Plan describes the planned distribution of HOME-ARP funds, and the process for applying and selecting projects. It also identifies priorities for eligible projects and activities.