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Minnesota Housing News

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Renter screening ordinance heading to final vote

Renter screening ordinance heading to final vote

The Minneapolis City Council housing committee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed a proposed ordinance that would limit how landlords screen rental applicants based on their credit, criminal and eviction histories. The move sets up a vote by the full council next month.
by Martin Moylan

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Developers see plenty of growth in senior housing market

Developers see plenty of growth in senior housing market

As the baby-boomer generation ages, there’s a growing number of senior housing projects going up to meet future demand.
by Peter Cox

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Lured by jobs and housing, Karen refugees spread across Minnesota

Lured by jobs and housing, Karen refugees spread across Minnesota

A small but growing number of Karen refugees are migrating from the Twin Cities metro area to put down roots in places like Albert Lea, Austin, Marshall and Willmar in Greater Minnesota.
by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Minneapolis council members make changes in renter's ordinance, but landlords still not happy

Minneapolis council members make changes in renter's ordinance, but landlords still not happy

As vote a draws near, some Minneapolis city council members reiterated their commitment to limiting landlords’ screening of rental applicants, based on credit, eviction and criminal histories. That pleased renters and their advocates and angered property owners.
by Martin Moylan

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Not enough affordable housing? What about mobile homes?

Not enough affordable housing? What about mobile homes?

Minnesota, like much of the nation, has acute shortages of affordable housing. Manufactured housing costs far less to build than traditional homes and could be a solution. But lack of supply and a decline in the number of mobile home parks are major impediments.
by Martin Moylan

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In the midst of a housing shortage, Minneapolis struggles to help homeless

In the midst of a housing shortage, Minneapolis struggles to help homeless

The lack of affordable housing across the Twin Cities continues to be an insurmountable obstacle for many people trying to move off the street. That makes it especially difficult for cities like Minneapolis, which wants to respond compassionately while preventing another large encampment.
by Max Nesterak

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Controversial program boosts funding for scarce public housing

Controversial program boosts funding for scarce public housing

Critics accuse Minneapolis officials of selling out low-income residents of public housing through a new program that seeks revenue from private investors. But the program will pay for apartment renovations and not change control of the dwellings.
by Martin Moylan

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Minneapolis refines affordable housing requirement

The City Council is working toward finalizing an ordinance requiring that 10 or 20 percent of apartments in many developments be affordable for low-income renters. An interim ordinance is now in effect.
by Martin Moylan

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