Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)

Ramsey County’s seeks to invest across the County’s housing continuum to better support residents and housing providers. In 2024, Ramsey County’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Department will support and stabilize our existing supportive housing partners. The costs of operating affordable housing have increased, and additional resources are needed. Increased costs have coincided with an increase in residents seeking supportive services. LAHA presents an opportunity to invest in the future of our non-profit development partners.

Ramsey County also knows that if we can prevent housing instability in the first-place families will have more success. Ramsey County’s Housing Stability Department (HSD) will invest approximately one million dollars into initiatives aimed at preventing eviction and homelessness. Programs could include investments in rental assistance and other eviction prevention measures, such as the Housing Court Collaborative.

This new program will aim to support and stabilize distressed affordable apartments that serve low-income residents. Developers may use the funds to stabilize building operations and buffer the effects of higher maintenance costs. The goal is to increase occupancy rates so that buildings reach fiscal health. Funds will become available through a competitive application process.

The solicitation will be published online on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, and responses are due on Feb. 3, 2025. An informational webinar will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 3, 2025.