Minnesota Housing Tax Credit Program
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) oversees the annual allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), a HUD affordable housing Program which provides housing developers or their investors a 10-year reduction in tax liability in exchange for capital to build affordable rental housing units. The LIHTC program has been utilized for many affordable housing projects in Duluth and continues to be a critical funding source for affordable housing in our community. Tax credits are limited and projects compete statewide through the MHFA RFP process.
For more information about MHFA’s program or to access application materials, visit them here: MHFA Multifamily Consolidate RFP Webpage.
To be an eligible applicant, developers proposing projects in Duluth must have the support of Duluth City Council. To allow for a thoughtful review, please provide the following materials to City Staff by April 4, 2025:
- Summary description of project and location map
- Number and types of units proposed
- Populations served by rental units
- Amount requested as pre-commitment of HUD FY 2026 Community Development funding (if applicable)
Electronic submissions can be emailed to Lenna Pfankuch at lpfankuch@duluthmn.gov.
| Funding Cycle | Project Name |
| 2023 Consolidated RFP | Brae View |
| 2023 Consolidated RFP | New San Marco Apartments |
| 2023 Consolidated RFP | Welch Place Apartments |
| 2022 Consolidated RFP | Wadena West Apartments |
| 2022 Consolidated RFP | Harbor Highlands Phase VI |
| 2021 Consolidated RFP | Skyridge Flats Senior Apartments |
| 2020 Consolidated RFP | Windwood Townhomes |
| 2020 Consolidated RFP | Brewery Creek Apartments |
| 2019 Round 1 | Birchwood Apartments |
| 2019 Round 2 | Decker Dwellings |
| 2018 Round 1 | Garfield Square Apartments |
| 2016 Round 1 | Gateway Tower |
| 2014 Round 2 | Hillside Apartments |
| 2014 Round 1 | Lincoln Park Apartments |
| 2013 Round 1 | Hillside Apartments |
| 2012 Round 2 | Munger Terrace Portfolio |
| 2012 Round 1 | Munger Terrace Portfolio |
| 2010 Round 1 | Fire House Flats Redevelopment |
| 2008 Round 1 | Harbor Highlands Phase IV |
A comprehensive list of previously funded multi-family projects is available on the MHFA Funding Selections webpage.