Policy and Advocacy - Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP)

Policy & Advocacy

Advocating for smart, efficient, and effective solutions

MHP advocates for policies and investments that develop and preserve homes people can afford and expand housing opportunities for people with the lowest incomes and communities with the greatest housing needs.

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Minnesota State Policy

Federal Policy

2025 Yes to Homes press conference — *Lawmakers speak at a press conference for Yes to Homes! zoning and land use reform.*

Our Roles in Policy Development & Advocacy

Community Capacity
& Connections

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Housing Development
Support & Training

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Funding Strategy
& Analysis

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Partnership In Practice

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MHP advocates for smart and efficient solutions and investments to develop and preserve affordable housing and increase access and opportunities for home. MHP’s policy work is informed by our housing research.

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Federal Policy

State Policy

MHP conducts policy development and advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels by:

*Lawmakers speak at a press conference for Yes to Homes! zoning and land use reform.*

*More than 60 Mankato area neighbors gather at the Blue Earth County Historical Society for a housing town hall.*

Convening advocates, and nonprofit, for-profit, and government sector partners for campaigns, coalitions, and conversations on important policy topics. MHP launched Our Future Starts at Home, advocating for ongoing, dedicated revenue for housing. MHP is also a leader in the Yes to Homes! campaign for zoning and land reform. MHP is a founding member of Homes for All, a 250+ strong state coalition. Additionally MHP, provides timely information and leadership on federal housing policy and advocacy.

Driving administrative advocacy on federal, state and local housing issues to ensure existing resources are prioritized to underserved communities.

Educating and training advocates, and engaging lawmakers on housing issues. MHP’s advocacy activities have included educating candidates for state office on housing issues, connecting housing champions with lawmakers, and advising partners on how to create housing programs and access resources, such as local housing trust funds.

Policy Initiatives

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State Housing Tax Credit and Contribution Fund Program

Local Housing Trust Funds

Rural Rental Housing

Policy Updates

August 7, 2026

Policy & Advocacy

Advocating for smart, efficient, and effective solutions