Would fund home repairs with Habitat for Humanity

Minneapolis file 2026-01178, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-29.

Latest action: Adopted by City Council

What it does

Habitat for Humanity gets city funds for home repairs The city will provide money to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to fix up homes in Minneapolis; the exact amount and number of homes affected depends on the final agreement the city director works out.

The bigger picture

More affordable homes available to low-income Minneapolis families Habitat for Humanity uses city funding to repair vacant or damaged houses and sell them to families who cannot afford market prices, adding affordable housing stock to neighborhoods that need it most.

What to watch

City director gets broad power to change the deal The agreement gives the Community Planning & Economic Development director authority to modify the terms without coming back to the city council, which means the final scope and cost could shift from what this authorization approves.

Official summary

Authorizing financial agreements with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for rehabilitationof properties and authorizing the Director of theCommunity Planning & Economic Development department to make modifications.

Read the official record for 2026-01178

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