The Inventory

The Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing is an internet-accessible database providing a comprehensive and up-to-date count of unit-based rental assistance. It includes existing and planned rental units in the seven-county metropolitan area that receive public or private funding with a requirement that unit rents remain affordable.

Note: This is not HousingLink's Online Directory.

It does not include vacancies or contact information for people interested in renting at the property.

How do I use The Inventory?

1. Determine the categories you want to search on.
   You can use multiple categories to do search. And you can select multiple options in a category. Just make sure you use the arrows to select your criteria and arrows to deselect your criteria.

2. Examine the results that are given.
   Your search criteria will appear at the bottom of the screen.

3. Refine your search, print the information, or select a property you want to know more about.

There are additional help instructions available by clicking on the (question mark icons) within the Inventory.

What is The Inventory?

The Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing is an internet-accessible database that:

• provides a comprehensive and up-to-date count of unit-based rental assistance.

• includes existing and planned rental units that receive public or private funding with a requirement that unit rents remain affordable.

• includes information for the seven-county metropolitan region of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

The database allows users to search for information that meets specific criteria. The Inventory is a collaborative project.

Who is The Inventory designed for?

The database is designed to help funders, policymakers, and the general public to better understand what the supply of affordable rental housing is in the Twin Cities.

The Inventory is not designed to serve as a tool to assist in a housing search. HousingLink offers other resources that will be more helpful in identifying housing options. Visit the Resources web page for more information.

How is it different from HousingLink's Online Directory?

HousingLink’s Online Directory is designed to help people seeking housing to identify affordable properties that are most likely to meet their needs. In contrast, the primary focus of the Inventory is to provide a comprehensive count of assisted units in the region.

How current is the information?

The initial information was collected from public officials at city, county, regional and state agencies throughout the metropolitan area during 2002 through 2007 (Quarter 4). In addition, each property detail includes a last updated date in the Identification Information section.

How is The Inventory funded?

The Inventory is funded by members of the Interagency Stabilization Group, including the Family Housing Fund, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Agency (CPED), Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Ramsey County, and the City of Saint Paul.

Who else is involved?

The Interagency Stabilization Group (ISG) is a multi-jurisdictional group of housing funders that includes representatives from the following agencies:

• City of Saint Paul Planning and Economic Development (PED)

• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)

• Family Housing Fund

• Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

• Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Agency (CPED)

• Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)

• National Equity Fund

This project involves the collaborative work of staff members from all of the above agencies, as well as the following:

• Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Dakota County Community Development Agency

• Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA)

• HousingLink

• Housing Preservation Project

• Metropolitan Council

• City of Plymouth

• City of Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Ramsey County

• Saint Paul Public Housing Agency

• Saint Louis Park Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

• Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Inventory and the Minnesota 3D Project.

M3D is a dynamic mapping and reporting Internet tool that brings together economic and community development data for the Twin Cities metro area. HousingLink is a data partner on the project.

• HousingLink’s 2005 inventory data is mapped on the website and used in some of its reports.