To assist our members who operate public housing, we are providing an important reminder to highlight a required update to a complaint when an eviction is filed in certain circumstances. You may want to remind your legal counsel of this new requirement effective...
Promoting strong, viable communities for all Minnesotans
NSPIRE Standards Online Training
Join Minnesota NAHRO for two day online series (2 half days) with US Inspections Group. This training will help your agency be ready for NSPIRE. HIGHLIGHTS: Extra focus on public housing specific items. Every participant recieves a reference chart of point...
HUGE State Investment in Affordable Housing Brings New Tools & Resources for HRAs
Minnesota NAHRO adopted a legislative agenda based on three priorities: People, Production, and Preservation. Our advocacy efforts shared stories of how important empowering Minnesotans to thrive through increased access to safe and stable homes, increasing the supply...
CONNECT LEARN ENGAGE at Minnesota NAHRO’s Spring Symposium: May 22-24 in Grand Rapids
Join us May 22-24 for our Spring Symposium at Sugar Lake Lodge in the beautiful northwoods just outside of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Our symposium features three interactive workshops that will offer in depth learning opportunities while building your network amongst...
Happy New Year & Join Us in 2023!
MMinnesota NAHRO will continue to deliver on our mission by providing advocacy and professional development to the affordable housing community. As a member of Minnesota NAHRO, you will receive discounts on events and access to member only resources. Look for these...
2023 Fair Market Rents Published & Request to Reevaluate Due 10/3
HUD published the new Fair Market Rents for 2023 which are used by the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to determine the payment standard & determine the amount of rental assistance a family in the program may receive in a certain area. This year HUD altered...
Accepting Nominations for Fall Awards
Do You Know The Next Award Winner? Minnesota NAHRO honors its leaders in the affordable housing industry each fall to recognize the great work of our members. This Fall we will present the Conrad Rettmer Commissioner Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award at our...
Registration Now Open for Minnesota NAHRO Annual Conference
OCTOBER 12-14 at Madden's Conference Center in Brainerd, Minnesota Register & Save with the Early Bird Rate We are excited to celebrate fall at our annual conference which brings together hundreds of directors, staff and commissioners from housing and...
HUD 4350 Training – September 13 & 14 in Plymouth
WHEN: September 13 & 14 WHERE: Plymouth, MN at the Comfort Inn Minnesota NAHRO is proud to present this two day in person training with the national experts at Quadel. We are offering this training at a great price plus you save by keeping your travel...
HUD Expands Eligible Uses for HCV Admin Fees After NAHRO Advocacy
This week HUD published a notice [Notice PIH 2022-18 (HA)] expanding the eligible uses of the administrative fee for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The notice is titled “Use of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Mainstream Voucher Administrative Fees for...
HUD Issues NSPIRE National Standards for Comment – NAHRO provides in depth analysis
HUD recently published its Request for Comments: National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) and Associated Protocols in the Federal Register. The request for public comment is focused specifically on the inspection standards associated with...
Build Back Better Framework Preserves Housing Investments
THE WEEK IN HOUSING RECENT NEWS & UPDATES FROM MINNESOTA NAHRO As October comes to a close, we are on the brink of a historic investment in affordable housing but Congress needs to hear from you to get it over the finish line! This member update provides an...