Strategic policies and solutions

We help with services such as:

• Renter relocation benefits
• Advanced notice of sale
• Limited lookback and security deposit
• Emergency Repair Board
• Opportunity to buy

Data sharing

Respond to data requests from the public and support data-based decision-making for our department.

Community engagement

• Organize our presence at events like Open Streets
• Educate about renter protections
• Support animal welfare
• Teach people about parking rules

Legal processes and alternative enforcement

• Process rental licenses, permits and more
• Oversee:
  • Administrative hearings
  • Alternative enforcement for the City's most complex housing cases

Homeless response

We're the first step in responding to the needs of unsheltered people in Minneapolis.

We address the health and safety of:

• Encampment residents
• The surrounding community

To do this, we work with:

• Partner groups
• Street outreach teams
• Harm reduction workers
• County staff