Minneapolis Housing Authority

What Minneapolis Housing Authority does

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is a government entity operating under HUD oversight that provides affordable housing to low-income individuals and families in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1991 and headquartered at 1001 N Washington Ave, MPHA owns and operates nearly 6,000 rental units — 42 high-rise buildings housing over 5,000 senior and near-elderly residents, 184 family townhomes at Glendale, and nearly 800 scattered-site family homes administered through its wholly-owned nonprofit Community Housing Resources (CHR). The agency also administers nearly 7,500 Housing Choice Vouchers (tenant-based and project-based) serving ~18,500 households in the private rental market, plus special-purpose programs including the nationally recognized Stable Homes Stable Schools (SHSS) homelessness prevention program for families with elementary-aged children.

MPHA operates under a Moving to Work (MTW) designation from HUD (one of 39 original agencies since 1998) that provides regulatory flexibility to modify federal rules. The agency recently completed the Family Housing Expansion Project (FHEP) — 84 deeply affordable modular family homes delivered 30% faster than conventional construction — and is executing the $78 million Spring Manor redevelopment, the largest public housing redevelopment in city history. Revenue is generated through federal HUD subsidies (~$200M annually), tenant rent (30% of adjusted gross income), a $5M annual Minneapolis housing tax levy, state appropriations, LIHTC equity, and philanthropic grants. MPHA paid out $142.7M in contracts in 2025, including $83M+ in housing assistance payments to private landlords. The agency serves more than 26,000 people and maintains a family housing waitlist of ~7,500 households.

Name

Minneapolis Housing Authority

Legal name

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Website

https://mphaonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is a HUD-funded government agency that owns and operates nearly 6,000 public housing units across 42 high-rises and ~800 family homes, and administers nearly 7,500 Housing Choice Vouchers, serving more than 26,000 low-income Minneapolis residents through public housing, vouchers, and homelessness prevention programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Public housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable rental housing
• Homelessness prevention services
• Senior and family housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal HUD Subsidies: MPHA receives annual federal funding from HUD estimated at nearly $200 million, including public housing operating subsidies, Housing Choice Voucher program funding, and capital funding. This is the primary revenue stream supporting operations.
2. City of Minneapolis Tax Levy: Historic $5 million annual housing tax levy approved by Minneapolis City Council starting 2024. Previously received ~$1 million annually; levy represents a 5x increase in ongoing city capital funding support.
3. State of Minnesota Funding: State funding includes $5 million direct cash appropriation (2023), $1.3 million SHORP grant, $8.2 million POHP award, $20,900 Minnesota State Arts Board grant, and $7 million HIB request for Glendale.
4. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Equity: LIHTC equity financing from investors (e.g., US Bankcorp Impact Finance, RBC) as part of major redevelopment projects. FHEP received $19.9M in LIHTC equity; Spring Manor received $24.2M in LIHTC equity.
5. Tenant Rent Payments: Residents pay rent based on income (typically 30% of adjusted gross income), generating operating revenue for public housing units.
6. Stable Homes Stable Schools Program Funding: $3.6M annual ongoing funding plus $1.4M one-time funding from City of Minneapolis; additional grants from Pohlad Family Foundation ($350,000), Minnesota Housing ($900,000), and Minneapolis Foundation ($400,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority owns and operates nearly 6,000 public housing rental units across 42 high-rises and approximately 800 scattered-site family homes in Minneapolis, and administers nearly 7,500 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) for low-income households. MPHA also delivers targeted programs such as Stable Homes Stable Schools (homelessness prevention for families with elementary-aged children), Pathways to Success (career readiness and homeownership), and senior-focused services via the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center.

Product overview

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) operates as a comprehensive affordable housing provider offering public housing units and housing choice vouchers. The agency's core offerings include nearly 6,000 public housing rental units across 42 high-rises and scattered site family homes, plus approximately 7,500 administered housing vouchers. Key programs include Stable Homes Stable Schools (homelessness prevention partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools), Pathways to Success (career training and homeownership program), and Moving to Work designation enabling innovative housing solutions. Major development initiatives include the Family Housing Expansion Project (84-unit modular family housing), Spring Manor redevelopment ($78M project), and Glendale Townhomes planning. The agency also operates the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center for seniors and supports the Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council for resident advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MPHA Public Housing MPHA's public housing program provides nearly 6,000 rental units through public housing buildings and deeply affordable housing developments across all Minneapolis neighborhoods. Includes housing for seniors (62+), near elderly (50-61), general occupancy, and families. Residents pay rent based on approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income.
• Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) MPHA administers nearly 7,500 tenant-based and project-based Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income households living in Minneapolis. Participants search for housing in the private rental market and MPHA pays the landlord the subsidy portion. Includes Special Purpose Programs such as VASH for veterans and Family Unification Program.
• Stable Homes Stable Schools (SHSS) Nationally recognized program pairing housing vouchers with school-based support services to reduce family homelessness. Offers prevention (emergency assistance) and intervention (multi-year rental assistance with support services) for families with elementary-aged children in Minneapolis Public Schools. Served over 2,200 families and 6,200 children since 2019.
• Pathways to Success Comprehensive program connecting MPHA families with career readiness training (Twin Cities R!SE), financial coaching and credit remediation (PRG, Inc.), and homeownership education and tools (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity). Helps residents achieve long-term financial stability. 261 families received services from 2023-2025.
• Family Housing Expansion Project (FHEP) Modular construction project bringing 84 deeply affordable family homes (26 two-bedroom and 58 three-bedroom units) across 16 sites in Minneapolis. Agency's largest new-unit development in more than two decades, using modular construction delivering 30% faster than traditional builds. Will serve approximately 420 families over 30 years. Includes 17 high-priority homeless units with Coordinated Entry services.
• Spring Manor Redevelopment $78 million redevelopment project—the largest public housing redevelopment in city history. Will preserve 221 units across two buildings while constructing new four-story building with 15 deeply affordable, disability accessible units. Includes accessibility upgrades, community spaces, and energy efficiency improvements. Includes HUD Restore-Rebuild subsidy pilot.
• Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center Health and wellness hub for seniors bringing together multiple partners in one fully accessible space offering services, recreational activities, and art exhibitions. Open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Houses the Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council offices on the 2nd floor.
• Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Pilot City-funded Emergency Housing Voucher pilot mirroring the federal EHV program, with $1 million annual funding over three years to serve approximately 100 homeless households. Operated in partnership with Hennepin County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200+ families and 6,200+ children served by SHSS since 2019; 5,333 children helped avoid homelessness
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Minneapolis Park BoardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Elliot Twins residents coordinated with Minneapolis Park Board to join the Elliot Park neighborhood celebration for National Night Out, distributing free school supplies to students.
• Frerichs ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Approved as general contractor/consultant for the upcoming Glendale Townhomes construction project. Will work with MPHA staff, architects, and resident advisory groups.
• UrbanWorkscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Approved as architect for the Glendale Townhomes construction project. Will conduct resident home visits and broader community engagement as part of planning process.
• Alive & Kickin' MNminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Performance group that performed at the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center art exhibit opening in December 2023.
• Grace HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Service partner at the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center providing hospice and end-of-life services to senior residents.
• Open CircleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Service partner at the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center providing programming and services to senior residents.
• Korean Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partnered with Cedar High Apartments residents to maintain community garden beds. Residents grow vegetables and pass along harvest to KSC for meals served to residents.
• University of Minnesota ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partnered with Oliver Manor residents to plan, plant, maintain, and harvest vegetable and herb gardens through Master Gardener volunteers.
• Upland Real Estate Group, Inc.minorOthers · 1 August 2024Commercial real estate brokerage handling rental of available spaces at the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center. Contact: [email protected] or 612-465-8529.
• Volunteers of America (VOA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing partnership bringing social services to MPHA residents including case management, health screenings, referrals, and crisis support. Funding increased to nearly $1M/year. VOA social workers help residents access rent help, mental health services, and housing stabilization.
• Hennepin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2023Hennepin County Board Chair Irene Fernando joined FHEP grand opening. County provides $500K Affordable Housing Development Accelerator fund and coordinates Coordinated Entry services for homeless households. County's $30M ARPA grant management includes MPHA's Stable Homes Stable Schools.
• McCormack Baron SalazarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2023Private developer partner in the Heritage Park mixed-income housing development (North Minneapolis). Note: This partnership collapsed due to low occupancy and insufficient rental income, with the developer failing to maintain a rental license from 2019-2025. The development has fallen into severe disrepair.
• Twin Cities R!SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership connects MPHA families with Twin Cities R!SE for career readiness training and employment support as part of the Pathways to Success program.
• PRG, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provides specialized financial coaching and credit remediation services to MPHA families as part of the Pathways to Success program.
• Twin Cities Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Connects MPHA families with homeownership education, financial coaching, and homebuying tools as part of the Pathways to Success homeownership track. First MPHA family achieved homeownership through this partnership in 2025.
• City of Minneapolis Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cross-sector partnership creating the Highrise Health Alliance (HHA), working to improve health outcomes for MPHA's high-rise residents. Funded a $100,000 mini grant program supporting 25+ resident community building events.
• Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Stable Homes Stable Schools is a pioneering partnership between MPHA, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis Public Schools. MPS social workers refer families to the SHSS program. The program aims to reduce homelessness among families with elementary-aged kids.
• YMCA of the NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019YMCA of the North serves as the service partner for Stable Homes Stable Schools, providing wraparound support services to families receiving housing assistance.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Saint Paul Public Housing Agency: Twin Cities-metro public housing agency administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in Saint Paul. Operates under the same HUD regulatory framework and serves an immediately adjacent market, making it the closest geographic and functional peer.
• Seattle Housing Authority: Seattle's public housing authority operating public housing units and Section 8 vouchers with comparable programs serving low-income seniors, families, and homeless populations. Operates under HUD oversight with similar regulatory and funding structure as MPHA.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Philadelphia's public housing authority providing public housing units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and redevelopment initiatives. Operates within HUD regulations with comparable resident populations and overlapping program types (family housing, senior housing, supportive housing).
• Boston Housing Authority (BHA): Boston's primary public housing authority with a portfolio of public housing developments, Section 8 vouchers, and supportive housing programs. Operates under the same HUD framework and serves overlapping resident populations including seniors, families with children, and homeless households.
• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): Large urban public housing authority serving Chicago, with a combined portfolio of public housing units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and major redevelopment programs (Plan for Transformation). Comparable to MPHA in serving low-income families, seniors, and the disabled through federally subsidized housing.
• San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA): San Francisco's public housing authority operating public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in a similarly tight, high-cost housing market. Comparable operating environment for voucher program administration and high-rise senior housing operations.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest public housing authority in the U.S., operating ~160,000+ apartments across traditional public housing, PACT/RAD conversions, and Section 8 programs. Comparable business model and federal HUD oversight structure, though at vastly greater scale.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): Los Angeles' public housing authority operating public housing units and administering Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income households. Shares the same federal HUD funding model and serves a similar mix of seniors, families, and disabled residents.

Broad incumbents

• Aeon: Minneapolis-based nonprofit affordable housing provider operating ~5,000+ units across the Twin Cities. Operates in the same affordable housing market as MPHA via LIHTC financing and serves overlapping low-income populations, though Aeon is a nonprofit (not a public housing authority).

Others

• Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity partners directly with MPHA's Pathways to Success program to provide homeownership education, financial coaching, and homebuying tools for MPHA families. Comparable as a housing-services ecosystem partner serving the same low-income demographic in Minneapolis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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