Minnesota Housing Workforce Housing Development Program RFP 2025
Minnesota Housing Finance AgencyState Housing Authority · St. Paul, MN- Due
- Mar 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Whdp Team
The 30-second brief
Minnesota Housing is soliciting proposals for the Workforce Housing Development Program (WHDP) to address the lack of workforce housing in Greater Minnesota. Eligible activities include new construction, adaptive reuse of non-residential properties, and acquisition/rehabilitation that creates new market-rate rental units. Funding is provided as 0% deferred forgivable loans for up to 50% of total development costs. Applicants must secure a match of $1 for every $2 of program funding from local government, business, or non-profit sources. Preference is given to project areas with fewer than 30,000 residents and projects with a higher proportion of non-restricted units. Applications are reviewed based on project feasibility, geographic distribution, and underwriting standards.
New construction, Acquisition/rehabilitation creating new housing units, Or adaptive reuse of an existing non-housing property.
Project feasibility, Geographic distribution, Underwriting standards, Amount of funding requested, Development cost review, Prevailing wage, Statutory preference for populations under 30000
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Summary
Minnesota Housing is soliciting proposals for the Workforce Housing Development Program (WHDP) to address the lack of workforce housing in Greater Minnesota.
Eligible activities include new construction, adaptive reuse of non-residential properties, and acquisition/rehabilitation that creates new market-rate rental units. Funding is provided as 0% deferred forgivable loans for up to 50% of total development costs. Applicants must secure a match of $1 for every $2 of program funding from local government, business, or non-profit sources. Preference is given to project areas with fewer than 30,000 residents and projects with a higher proportion of non-restricted units. Applications are reviewed based on project feasibility, geographic distribution, and underwriting standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Project feasibility
- Geographic distribution
- Underwriting standards
- Amount of funding requested
- Development cost review
- Prevailing wage
- Statutory preference for populations under 30000
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- New construction
- Acquisition/rehabilitation creating new housing units
- Adaptive reuse of an existing non-housing property
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Application Checklist
- Letters of support from businesses
- Local government resolution for matching funds
- Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
- Submit to
- Closed; no active submission location listed. Contact: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Greater Minnesota
- Reported agency
- Minnesota Housing
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Closed; no active submission location listed. Contact: [email protected]. For questions, contact Whdp Team.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Whdp Team. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New construction, Acquisition/rehabilitation creating new housing units, Or adaptive reuse of an existing non-housing property.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project feasibility, Geographic distribution, Underwriting standards, Amount of funding requested, Development cost review, Prevailing wage, Statutory preference for populations under 30000" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency?
All active and historical solicitations from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency are tracked and searchable. As a state housing authority agency, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Application Checklist, Letters of support from businesses, Local government resolution for matching funds, Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan. Review the full document from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Greater Minnesota. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.