About Minnesota NAHRO
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) serves the state’s housing and community development needs.
Our goal is to be the leading housing and community development organization in Minnesota by promoting strong, viable communities for all Minnesotans, particularly those with low and moderate incomes.
Every day, the members of Minnesota NAHRO provide affordable housing and livable communities for all Minnesotans through the association of its agency members. Minnesota NAHRO members own or manage the majority of publicly subsidized housing including all public housing and Section 8 units across the state.
Learn more about Minnesota NAHRO.
Mission Statement
A leading statewide housing and community development organization enhancing the knowledge and effectiveness of our members through professional development, advocacy and service.
Member Benefits
Minnesota NAHRO is a vibrant community of experienced professionals who share their knowledge and offer leadership opportunities among your peers. Minnesota NAHRO provides its members:
- Access to discounted trainings and conferences tailored to your needs.
- Timely information and online resources.
- Legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels.
Latest Updates
August Advocacy Week 4 – Create & Preserve Affordable Housing In Minnesota
This week, urge Congress to invest in programs that promote community development and increase affordable housing supply like Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Our...
August Advocacy Week 3 – Fully Fund & Preserve Public Housing
Week 3 of our campaign we urge Congress to fully fund and preserve Public Housing. Over 1.6 million people count on the critical housing assistance public housing provides. However, chronic disinvestment and deferred maintenance have significantly impacted public...
August Advocacy – Week 2
Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) are one of the most effective tools in the fight against instability, homelessness, and overcrowding. However, amidst the current housing supply crisis, affordable units are becoming increasingly difficult to find as the market...
Upcoming Events
Minnesota NAHRO’s 2024 Fall Conference
Minnesota NAHRO's 2024 Fall Conference
Join us for Minnesota NAHRO's 2024 Fall Conference at Madden's on Gull Lake.
Past Events
2024 Housing Authority Spring Symposium – Minnesota NAHRO
2024 Housing Authority Spring Symposium - Minnesota NAHRO
Join Minnesota NAHRO for their 2023 Spring Symposium at Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids.
Minnesota NAHRO Membership
About Our Members
With over 400 members, Minnesota NAHRO membership includes agency commissioners, housing authorities, their staff plus profit and non-profit partners.
Our member agencies own and operate more than 20,000 public housing units across the state. In addition, our members administer affordable housing programs such as 31,000 Section 8 vouchers, over 10,000 rural development units, foreclosure prevention, homebuyer education and loan financing. In the jurisdictions they serve, member agencies also address community revitalization and economic development needs.
The populations served by these programs are often the most vulnerable including:
64 percent of the households are headed by seniors or those with disabilities
Nearly 75 percent of the residents of public housing have annual incomes of under $15,000.
One-third of public housing residents are children, many of whom are at high risk of homelessness or recently homeless;
Minnesota NAHRO and its member agencies are critical partners at the local level to address community redevelopment. Every day, the members of Minnesota NAHRO provide affordable housing and livable communities for all Minnesotans through the association of its agency members.
Why become a member of Minnesota NAHRO?
As a member of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), you join the state’s leading affordable housing and community development organization.
For over 60 years, we have served the state’s housing and community development needs.
Member Resources & Benefits
- Every member receives discounted conference rates (typically 10-15% off)
- Secured $50,000 in grant resources to provide TA support small agencies to help address specific transition issues
- Provided timely information on issues important to our members including federal & state policy, job postings, funding opportunities and new resources
- Publish our monthly Housing Recap which provides updates to agencies that may not be receiving an alert service like Nan McKay PIH Alerts and/or are not National NAHRO or NCRC members
Job & RFP Board
Postings
Minnesota NAHRO is proud to provide a space for our members to promote any job & RFP opportunities they have available to housing professionals throughout Minnesota. Postings are free to members. To get your job/RFP posted, email position description, application details, and deadlines to [email protected].
Opportunities will be posted as soon as possible and available to the general public.
Housing Specialist – Crookston Housing & EDA
Open until filled. Crookston HRA is seeking a dedicated Housing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social work and assisting individuals in finding suitable housing solutions. If you have experience in property management,...
Housing Specialist – Crosby HRA
Open until filled. Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Housing Director, the Housing Specialist will assist in the operation of all housing programs and initiatives at the Crosby HRA. This position is expected to follow local, HRA, state, and federal...
Loan Officer – Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
Open until filled. Position Overview The Loan Officer plays a key role in the deployment of Greater Minnesota Housing Fund’s financing for affordable single- and multifamily housing and provides technical assistance to developers and community partners engaged in...
