Have you filed for your property tax refund? Make sure to file before August 15th! At Habitat, our goal is to create a world where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Part of that includes keeping homes affordable in the long term. Raising awareness about the available property tax relief…
How One Family Turned a Lifetime of Kindness into a Lasting Gift for Minnesota Communities August is National Make-A-Will Month, a time to reflect on the values we hold most dear and the legacy we hope to leave behind. For many people, creating a will is about providing for loved ones and ensuring their wishes…
When people think about creating a will, they often focus on what happens after they’re gone. But a will is really about the future. About protecting the people you love and helping them build on the foundation you’ve worked hard to create. August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that estate planning is one of…
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session has come to a close, and while it was a challenging year at the Capitol, important progress was made to support housing stability. As a “bonding year,” the session focused heavily on infrastructure investments and operated in a politically divided environment. In that context, advancing housing priorities required collaboration, persistence, and bipartisan support. Habitat for…
Every year on July 26, Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that transformed accessibility in the United States. Thanks to the ADA, millions of Americans can more easily navigate public spaces through features like ramps, braille signage, curb cuts, and wider doorways. But true independence doesn’t…
My name is Katie Stringer-Ryan, and I am the Executive Project Coordinator at Habitat Minnesota. In February, I joined 20 Habitat for Humanity leaders and homeowners from Minnesota in Washington, D.C., for my first Habitat on the Hill. Along with more than 400 advocates from across the country, we came together to remind lawmakers that everyone deserves a…
The Impact of Rising Insurance Costs on Minnesota Homeowners For many Minnesotans, buying a home marks the beginning of stability. It’s where children grow up, neighbors build community, and families can build a more secure future. But today, many homeowners are facing a challenge they didn’t expect: the rising cost and shrinking availability of home…
The 2026 legislative session kicked off on February 11, and at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we are already hard at work at the Minnesota State Capitol advocating for policies that help all Minnesotans. Minnesota Showed Up to “Start with Home” Last month, Habitat Minnesota co-hosted our fourth annual Start with Home rally, intentionally timed with the start of…
At Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Guided by this belief, we are proud to announce the launch of our new Fiscal Year 2026 – Fiscal Year 2030 Strategic Plan. A bold and hopeful roadmap to build more, serve better, and lead…
Habitat for Humanity strives to move the needle forward in our home-building process by looking to the future. As a nationwide homebuilder seeking to break the cycle of generational poverty through affordable homeownership, it’s important to consider the longevity and stability of our homes. Habitat’s work centers on the value of long-term stability for the…
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County welcomed U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Alexandria’s new Summer Meadows neighborhood – the community’s first affordable housing development in over two decades. The visit was a powerful opportunity to demonstrate how federal investments are transforming lives and neighborhoods in rural Minnesota. “Our mission is bringing people together to build…
Grant program supports affordable housing and community development. Saint Paul, MN (June 25, 2025)– Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota is thrilled to announce it has received a collective $630,000 in grants from Blaze Credit Union, Bridgewater Bank, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and TCHFH Lending, Inc. with a match from the Federal Home Loan Bank of…