Affordable Rental Housing Information
For The Twin Cities & Selected Regions of
Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions These are frequently asked questions about HousingLink.
What does HousingLink do?HousingLink is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The mission of HousingLink is "to connect people and communities to information that supports the resolution of their affordable housing issues." HousingLink would like to see that "everyone has the information needed to obtain and keep safe, affordable housing."
Back to TopHow does HousingLink assist people looking for housing?HousingLink manages a website, www.housinglink.org, which can be accessed by anyone. However, HousingLink primarily markets and distributes housing information to agencies serving clients with housing-related issues. By using HousingLink resources, staff at the housing service agencies are able to assist seekers with their housing-related issues. One way to think of it is that HousingLink distributes housing information to service agencies in a way similar to how a food distributor provides food to grocery stores. For housing seekers, the best source to get housing information is from a service agency.
Back to TopWhat resources does HousingLink offer? HousingLink offers many resources. The resources can help in a housing search, help market a vacancy, and provide information about current rental housing market. Some of our more popular products include our Private Market Vacancy Report and Directories of Housing. Visit our Resources
web page for more information. Back to TopWhat types of partnerships does HousingLink seek? One initiative for HousingLink is to improve housing access through strategic partnerships throughout the community. Partnering with HousingLink strengthens connections between human service providers, housing seekers, housing providers, and policy makers. Partnering can be as simple as using one of HousingLink resources. The resources offer distinct benefits to groups working in the affordable housing industry: Can use HousingLink’s resources to help clients. They benefit through an increased capacity to serve clients since staff is able to tap into HousingLink’s comprehensive, well-organized information and resources. Agencies may receive technical support from HousingLink related to our services.
Property managers and owners
Policymakers and advocates
Back to TopWhy does HousingLink do what it does? HousingLink was established to act as a clearinghouse for affordable housing information throughout the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. HousingLink's official operations as a nonprofit organization began in January of 1997. A fifteen-member Board of Directors, made up of diverse stakeholder groups, governs HousingLink. Members include renters, property owners and managers, human service professionals, housing authority representatives, and community leaders. Back to TopWhat is HousingLink’s service area? Currently, HousingLink’s focus is to collect and distribute consistent housing information for the Twin Cities’ seven-county metropolitan area, covering Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. HousingLink does provide some statewide information. (See individual resources for additional information). Back to TopHousingLink receives funding from various public and private organizations including private foundations, trade organizations, and government entities. To view a list of funding providers, visit the acknowledgements page. Back to TopHow can I make a donation to HousingLink? For 10 years, HousingLink has served as the primary provider of affordable housing information in the Twin Cities area and, most recently, Northeastern and South/South Central Minnesota. Your monetary contribution will help us continue to provide housing seekers, landlords, policy makers and service agencies throughout Minnesota with the most current and comprehensive affordable housing information. To donate to HousingLink, please visit the donations page. Back to TopWhat reports have been completed by HousingLink? HousingLink has completed the following reports:
To view the above reports, visit the reports page. Back to TopWhat does HousingLink have planned for the future? HousingLink strives to be innovative. We seek your comments. HousingLink’s diverse group of stakeholders, represented by the Board of Directors, is largely responsible for decisions about any changes in service area and resources offered. Where can I find additional information? HousingLink offers other documents that provide general information about rental housing. In addition, HousingLink’s website is updated regularly and includes a Links Library with internet resources. You can also contact HousingLink at 612-522-2500 or info@housinglink.org with questions. Other housing resources include the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), local housing authorities, service agencies, and various housing organizations. How can I get a copy of HousingLink's IRS Form 990?
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can view HousingLink's Internal Revenue Service Form 990 at http://www.guidestar.org/index.jsp.
Or contact HousingLink at 612-522-2500 or info@housinglink.org.
HousingLink's Fair Housing Statement
HousingLink is a fair housing organization. We do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, creed, martial status, public assistance, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, or age.
For more information about fair housing, check out HousingLink's Fair Housing Information document. 
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