Housing Trust Fund Program
The Minnesota Legislature established the HTF Program in 1988 to support the development of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. In 2001, the Minnesota Legislature made substantial changes to the HTF Program, including the expansion of its eligible activities to include rental assistance and operating subsidies. Under the rental assistance activity, Minnesota Housing offers two options: o Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): Rental subsidies for eligible housing of the Participant’s choice within the Administrator’s Service Area. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance cannot be committed to any specific development. o Sponsor-Based Rental Assistance (SBRA): Rental subsidies in developments that also received capital funding through Minnesota Housing.
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Victims of domestic violence
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Extremely low-income households (income less than 30% AMI); Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Victims of domestic violence; Youth; Households with rental arrears; Previously incarcerated individuals
Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability. Self-attestation permitted for income (general).
Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard based on local Fair Market Rent