| The State of Minnesota is developing its 2026 Housing and Community Development Action Plan and wants your feedback. This plan reflects year five of the state’s 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, which examines the housing and community development needs of the state and sets priorities for allocating U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Public Hearing A public hearing will be held to review and gather comments on the draft Action Plan on Wednesday, May 27 at 3 p.m. In person at: Department of Employment and Economic Development Great Northern Building, Floor 12 180 E 5th Street, St. Paul MN 55101 Virtually at: Microsoft Teams Meeting Link via-phone at 1-651-395-7448, with Phone Conference ID: 382440893# If you need an accommodation for a disability or require interpretation services, contact Natasha Kukowski at [email protected] or 651.259.7425 or 800.657.3858 at least three business days before the public hearing. The draft Action Plan is now available for public review and comment starting April 24, 2026, on the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Community Development Funding Website under Consolidated Plans. The state will consider any comments received in writing or at public hearings. Written public comments should be submitted to Natasha Kukowski by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Comments can be submitted by: Email: [email protected] Mail: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Great Northern Building 180 E 5th Street, Suite 1200 Attn: Small Cities Unit St. Paul, MN 55101-1351 You can request hard copies of the Action Plan by calling 651.259.7425 or 800.657.3858. After Public Hearings and Comment Period The state submits an Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan to HUD to receive federal housing and community development funding through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs, and the national Housing Trust Fund. A summary of the written and public hearing comments on the Action Plan and the state’s responses will be included in the final Action Plan. The Action Plan and, if necessary, substantial amendment, will be submitted to HUD after HUD notifies the State of its fiscal year 2026 allocations. Questions? Contact Natasha Kukowski at [email protected] or 651.259.7425 |
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