Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program
The Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program, also referred to as “Bring It Home”, is a new program to create rental assistance for low-income families across Minnesota. Funded by state appropriations and a new metro sales tax for housing, the program will provide grants to eligible Program Administrators who will administer the program as direct tenant and/or project based rental assistance for cost burdened households at 50% area median income (AMI) or less. Priority for rental assistance shall be given to households earning under 30% AMI that include children.
An eligible Program Administrator is a:
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) administrator: A Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) or other local government agency or authority that administers federal tenant-based or project-based assistance under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937;
- Tribal Entity: A Tribal government or Tribal Designated Housing Entity; or
- Nongovernmental Organization: If there is no entity in either category above with the capacity or authority to administer the program, a nongovernmental organization determined by the Minnesota Housing to have the capacity to administer the program.
Request for Proposal (RFP) MaterialsMoreLess
Request for Proposal (RFP) Materials
Minnesota Housing announces the availability of approximately $60 million to eligible program administrators to provide direct rental assistance through the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposals (RFP).
The application information and required documentation must be submitted through the online Cvent application tool no later than noon Central time on Monday, April 21, 2025, to be eligible for funding.
- Bring It Home – RFP Application Instructions
- Bring It Home – RFP Application (online)
- Bring It Home – Budget Template
- Bring It Home – Signature Page
- Pre-Award Risk Assessment for Political Subdivisions*
- Pre-Award Risk Assessment Form for Nonprofits*
- Bring It Home – Attachment A – Details for Rental Assistance Option 2
- Bring It Home – Attachment B – Details for Rental Assistance Option 3
*Please ensure the Pre-Award Risk Assessment documentation is fully completed. Incomplete submissions may cause significant delays.
Reference Materials
Bring It Home – RFP Application (reference only)
Program Guide
Minimum Grant Awards
Tip Sheet - Bring It Home – RFP Application
Tip Sheet - Bring It Home – Budget Template
Minnesota Housing hosted a technical assistance session for potential Bring It Home Program applicants on March 6, 2025. Watch the recording (00:25:59)
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A Program Administrator is:
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) administrator: A Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) or other local government agency or authority that administers federal tenant-based or project-based assistance under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937;
- Tribal Entity: A Tribal government or Tribal Designated Housing Entity; or
- Nongovernmental Organization: If there is no entity in either category above with the capacity or authority to administer the program, a nongovernmental organization determined by the Minnesota Housing to have the capacity to administer the program.
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For more information about Bring It Home, please refer to the Program Guide.
The authorizing statute (Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.2095) requires that Minnesota Housing make grants statewide in proportion to Eligible Households. Agency staff have developed a methodology to estimate the initial annual minimum grant amount per PA along with establishing a set aside for Tribal Nations. For details, view the Minimum Grant Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)MoreLess
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Explore our FAQ document for detailed information about the program, application process, and more.
Contact
Have questions? The Bring It Home team is here to help!
Reach out to us at BringItHome.MHFA@state.mn.us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Housing Challenge Funds for Schools Request for Proposals (RFP)
Housing Challenge Funds for Schools Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Housing Challenge Funds for Schools RFP is a competitive application process that deploys Economic Development and Housing Challenge funds authorized under Minnesota Statute Section 462A.33. Grant funds are available for direct costs related to the construction of homes, including building materials, construction tools, subcontractors and professional labor. Grants may be awarded to a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit as defined in Minnesota Statute 123A.24 subdivision 2. Individual grant awards will be less than $100,000.00.
All applicants must complete the Application, Workbook and applicable Risk Assessment form below. Charter schools organized as nonprofit organizations may also need to complete an Internal Controls Certification form.
Applications are due Thursday, March 6, 2025, by 12 p.m. Central Time.
Application Material
- Housing Challenge Funds for Schools RFP Application Instructions
- Housing Challenge Funds for Schools Application
- Housing Challenge Funds for Schools Workbook
- Risk Assessment Form - Political Subdivisions
- Risk Assessment Form - Nonprofit Organizations
- Internal Controls Certification - Nonprofit Organizations
- Income Limits
Technical Assistance
Training and resources are available to help applicants with questions about the Housing Challenge Funds for Schools RFP.
Questions and answers will be posted on this webpage as a Frequently Asked Questions resource, and the deadline to ask questions or receive technical assistance is Friday, February 14, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Minnesota Housing staff will not review applications and will not make programmatic suggestions. Receiving technical assistance does not ensure that applicants will have a complete application, or that the application will be selected for funding.
- Contact Amanda Hedlund at amanda.hedlund@state.mn.us for technical assistance.
- Watch the Housing Challenge Funds for Schools RFP Information Session recording.
- View the slides with notes from the Housing Challenge Funds for Schools RFP Information Session
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)
