MORE HOMES,
THRIVING COMMUNITIES

OUR POLICY FRAMEWORK

PRESERVE

Preserve and enhance existing housing ensuring secure, safe and quality homes.

PROTECT

Protect and prioritize residents who are most vulnerable, experiencing the worst income disparities and/or at greatest risk of displacement

PRODUCE

Produce more units across the entire housing continuum, from deeply affordable income-restricted units to new market-rate units

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LATEST RESOURCES

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Minnesota 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program - A Smart Tool for Preserving Affordable Rental Housing
Minnesota 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program - A Smart Tool for Preserving Affordable Rental Housing

TCHA has created a handout regarding the Minnesota 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program which is a powerful tool cities can utilize to preserve existing older rental housing and provide income restricted units that would be affordable to lower income residents.

TC Housing Compact - Introducing TCHA’s New Campaign to Support Housing Providers and Improve Communities
TC Housing Compact - Introducing TCHA’s New Campaign to Support Housing Providers and Improve Communities

Introducing!!! TC Housing Compact campaign to highlight shared goals, commitments and change the narrative regarding the housing industry.

At a time of growing regional housing needs, rising public scrutiny, and heightened demand for respectful, civil neighborhoods, the Twin Cities Housing Alliance (TCHA) has launched the TC Housing Compact. This campaign represents a united voice for the people and organizations working every day to create and sustain quality rental homes, across the full range of affordability, that meet the needs of our region.

The Public Cost of Rent Control
The Public Cost of Rent Control

While rent control aims to address housing affordability, it does not directly solve the challenges that many renters face. By limiting the ability to increase housing supply, rent control worsens the existing housing shortage, making it harder for new residents to find affordable housing.

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TCHA IN THE NEWS

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Twin Cities Housing Alliance receives $40,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Bridgewater Bank through the Member Impact Fund

Twin Cities Housing Alliance is thrilled to announce it has received a $40,000 grant from Bridgewater Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) through the Member Impact Fund. This grant is part of $20 million in funding awarded by FHLB Des Moines through a matching grant program to support affordable housing and community development in Minnesota.

Building multi-family housing units slow down could cause higher rents

Kare 11, May 16, 2024

"We need more supply to meet that demand," said Cathy Bennett, who leads the Twin Cities Housing Alliance. The organization is only a few years old and is a non-profit tackling the industry's challenges.

"So that those who are most vulnerable to housing instability have a chance to be able to get into a home," said Bennett.

Opinion: Housing gets built where it’s welcome

Star Tribune, October 30, 2023

In response to "The Fair Housing Act, 55 years later" (Oct. 25) I'd like to respond: "Yes, and ... ."

Yes, we absolutely need more housing that's affordable and accessible. Yes, like many other critical topics, this discussion is frequently bogged down by nuance, disagreement and antiquated funding structures. Yes, we need to build everywhere, not just in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

And, I'd like to offer, this is where many conclusions are oversimplified. In my experience, there are plenty of financiers, developers and property managers who are eager to bring housing projects to suburbs and exurbs. Where I see more of a sticking point is navigating conversations in those exact communities. A long history of risk aversion, NIMBYism, mistrust and slow, unclear bureaucracy are bigger impediments than developers' interests.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson, CEO, Aeon

    Twin Cities Housing Alliance gives me a unique space to access research, engage with cities and leaders, and highlight the opportunities and challenges facing the nonprofit housing space. TCHA has provided great opportunities to be in meaningful discussion with policy makers, other property developers and managers, and everyone who cares about finding solutions to our area's housing needs.

    DR. ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, CEO, AEON

  • Minnetonka Mayor Brad Wiersum

    Housing is a vexing topic for city leaders. The reality is that a shortage of housing exists in our nation and our region. Increasing the supply of affordable housing is even more challenging. Housing is expensive and in short supply.

    The Twin Cities Housing Alliance is a trusted resource and an ally of city leaders and housing advocates who are working to tackle the housing conundrum in the Twin Cities Region.

    MAYOR BRAD WIERSUM, CITY OF MINNETONKA

  • Caren Dewar, Co-founder, Regional Council of Mayors

    Twin Cities Housing Alliance has been a trusted and helpful partner for the Regional Council of Mayors. As mayors continually look to make informed decisions rooted in data, TCHA has been a great resource for helping city leaders make the case for more housing.

    CAREN DEWAR, CO-FOUNDER, REGIONAL COUNCIL OF MAYORS

  • Mike Benedict, President and CEO, Frana Companies

    TCHA’s deep understanding of housing policy and proactive stance toward shaping regional housing outcomes has opened new avenues for us to engage collaboratively and productively with local policymakers. Their expertise has been invaluable in helping stakeholders navigate the complexities of housing policy, ensuring that our engagements are both impactful and aligned with the broader goals of community development and sustainability.

    MIKE BENEDICT, PRESIDENT & CEO, FRANA COMPANIES

  • Sean Sweeney, Co-Founder, Hall Sweeney Properties

    As a real estate company dedicated to developing high-quality residential spaces, we have found invaluable partners in the Twin Cities Housing Alliance. TCHA's commitment to creating affordable, livable communities through solutions-focused advocacy and policy work is paving the way for more inclusive housing, making a real difference in the lives of Twin Cities residents.

    SEAN SWEENEY, CO-FOUNDER, HALL SWEENEY PROPERTIES

  • TCHA's advocacy for sustainable housing solutions are well-aligned with our efforts at Bridgewater Bank in supporting community development. Their expertise in crafting effective housing policies has been invaluable in our joint efforts to create more inclusive and affordable housing options in the Twin Cities.

    JERRY BAACK, PRESIDENT & CEO, BRIDGEWATER BANK

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

    Cities thrive on housing policies that are inclusive, innovative, and forward-looking. The Twin Cities Housing Alliance's expertise in housing policy, coupled with their collaborative approach to working alongside local government leaders, is instrumental in advancing Minneapolis’ commitment to developing nuanced and effective housing strategies. Their partnership and guidance ensures that we, as city officials, base our decisions on solid data, paving the way for the growth of housing options that are truly affordable, accessible, and beneficial for all our residents.

    MAYOR JACOB FREY, CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS

  • Adam Duininck, President & CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council

    Participating in the Twin Cities Housing Alliance is serves our mission to foster a thriving downtown Minneapolis while driving positive change in our evolving urban core. TCHA 's innovative and collaborative approach to advancing safe, accessible, and attainable housing throughout the Twin Cities is critical to making our downtown area not just a business hub, but a place people can proudly call home.

    ADAM DUININCK, PRESIDENT & CEO, MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN COUNCIL