St. Louis Park invites locals to discuss zoning code updates at a December 19 open house, aiming to diversify housing and include "missing middle" options.

The City of Minneapolis invested nearly $17 million, plus $1.5 million in tax credits, in 11 affordable housing projects to tackle the shortage of affordable rentals.

Hennepin County and Plymouth request residents' input on federal housing fund allocation for a five-year plan through a survey to establish community needs.

The Saint Paul HRA is now accepting applications for the 2025 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program, which offers tax reductions to preserve low rents. Applications are due by December 20, 2024.

Blaine initiates the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Project to revitalize the neighborhood with a new entertainment district complementing the National Sports Center.

Saint Paul seeks public input through a survey for its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, determining the allocation of about $8 million in annual HUD funding.

The Met Council granted $9.8 million to develop affordable housing and job creation across seven cities, impacting 823 rental units and creating 170 jobs.

The Metropolitan Council is investing $5.5 million in local initiatives to construct and maintain affordable housing and create jobs near transit routes in the Twin Cities.

Eden Prairie has launched a new zero-interest loan program for home repairs and upgrades for low and moderate-income residents. Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $15,000 in deferred loans.

Dakota County reminds homeowners and relatives to apply for homestead classification by Dec 31, 2024, for tax savings in 2025. Eligibility changes must be reported within 30 days. Contact county assessor for details.

Sarah Abe joins Bloomington as the new HRA Administrator, focused on affordable housing and policy development. She brings experience from Brooklyn Park and holds two master's degrees.

Brooklyn Park, in collaboration with Real Estate Equities and Big-D Companies, begins building Decatur Landing Apartments, offering affordable and market-rate housing.

Dakota County's Byllesby Dam has completed upgrades, doubling its renewable energy output to 4.4 megawatts, with $47 million funded by state, federal, and county sources.