The Community Homeownership Impact Fund
The Community Homeownership Impact Fund (Impact Fund) provides funding for developers and administrators of single family, owner-occupied affordable housing activity throughout the state. Funding is provided through the competitive Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
2024 Single Family Request for Proposals (RFP)
2024 Single Family Request for Proposal
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Application Materials
- Single Family RFP Application Instructions, revised 5/28/2024
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Income Limits
General Application
All applicants must complete the General Application and applicable Risk Assessment form. Nonprofit organizations and for-profit business entities may also need to complete the applicable Internal Controls Certification form.
Additional Submission Items by Proposal Housing Activity Type
Only complete the applicable Activity Section(s).
New Community Land Trust applicants that have not applied through the Single Family RFP previously must complete the Community Land Trust Supplemental Application.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Housing Activity Section
- Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Activity Application
- Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale Activity Workbook revised 7/3/24
- Also see the Single Family Green Communities Resources section below.
Stand-Alone Affordability Gap Activity Section
New Construction Activity Section
- New Construction Activity Application
- New Construction Workbook revised 6/13/24
- New Construction School Workbook revised 6/13/24
- Prevailing Wage Certification (if applicable)
- Also see Single Family Green Communities Resources section below
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Activity Section (includes CFUL Write Down)
- Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Application revised 5/21/24
- Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Workbook revised 5/21/24
- Also see the Lead-Based Paint Guidebook in the Green Resources section below
Tribal Indian Housing Program (TIHP) Activity Section
Supplemental Application
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Community Land Trust (CLT) Supplemental Application (Only for new CLTs that have not applied through the Single Family RFP previously.)
Community Profiles and Methodology Documents
Co-Funder Information
- Greater Minnesota Housing Fund: Single Family Housing Program Guide
Single Family Green Communities Resources
Impact Fund Training
Impact Fund Training
Impact Fund RFP Technical Assistance
Community Profiles
In the Community Profiles, Minnesota Housing uses 24 indicators to identify communities by housing need. While the need for more affordable housing is substantial and increasing in Minnesota, limited resources are available to meet the need. The Community Profiles offer one tool to assist in guiding investment decisions to maximize impact.
Cross-Agency Training - Address Gaps in your Community: Leverage Multiple Home Improvement Programs
- 2009-2015 Production Map (with instructions to view layers)
- Minnesota Housing Fix Up Loan Program Feature Sheet
- Minnesota DEED Small Cities Development Program
- Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Single Family Housing Program Guide
- USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair Program
- USDA Rural Development Section 504: Offices and Contacts in Minnesota
Green Resources
Green Resources
Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan
Energy Rater and/or RESNET Certified HERS Raters
Lead-Based Paint
Radon Testing
Environmental Review
- Environmental Review Requirements - (If Phase 1 is required)
Asbestos
Healthy Homes Assessment
Questions?
For more information, contact Impact.Fund.mhfa@state.mn.us.