Each year, Hennepin County receives around $6 million from the U.S. Department of 
Housing and Urban Development for suburban housing and development projects and services.
To guide the use of these funds, Hennepin County works with cities, residents, and other partners to set goals and priorities for affordable housing and community development in suburban communities as part of a five-year action plan. These priorities also help shape broader affordable housing efforts by the county and partner cities.
Understanding your personal experiences and priorities will help inform how federal funds are invested in housing and community development activities and services in our community. The next five-year plan is now under development and there are several ways you can provide feedback.
Attend a listening session
Thursday, October 24 | Brooklyn Center
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm
- Hennepin County Library – Brookdale
- 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Monday, October 28 | Edina
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Hennepin County Library – Southdale
- 7001 York Avenue South
What to expect
Each listening session will include:
- An overview of the five-year plan
- Presentation of current housing data and trends in suburban cities
- Facilitated small group discussions
- Goals and priorities ranking activity
If you need additional accommodations such as a language interpreter, assisted hearing equipment, or childcare, please contact Julia Welle Ayres at Julia.WelleAyres@hennepin or 612-543-4342, at least three days before the event.
Complete a short survey
You can also provide input through a quick and easy online survey. It can be completed in less than five minutes, and you choose how much feedback and information to share.
You can email feedback on your housing experience and priorities to housing@hennepin.us
