“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”

Homeowner Resources

Information on home ownership programs, home improvement loans and organizations that provide assistance with housing issues.

• Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) Home Loan Programs – Low interest home loan programs.
• City of Minneapolis Resident Resources – Resource directory for home improvement, homeownership, and mortgage financing programs.
• Housing Issues Resource List – Resource directory of local organizations that offer various home improvement and repair programs.
• Minnesota Housing Agency – Agency that works with local lenders to ensure all Minnesotans have access to safe and affordable housing.
• Longfellow Plan Book – LCC project book containing remodeling plans for Bungalows and other small homes by architect Robert Gerloff.
• Winter Storm Safety Guide– Guide with information on how to prepare your home, car, and small business during a winter storm.

Renter Resources

Information on tenant rights, affordable housing programs and renter resources offered by the City of Minneapolis.

• City of Minneapolis Renter Resources
• Neighborhood Community Relations – This City department has a list of financial, housing, and legal resources for renters
• Rental Housing Liaison – Regulatory Services has employees that work closely with Inspections staff supporting renters in housing issues, including finding resources for renters in tough situations, coordinating between renters, owners and City staff and also working with renters to understand the work of Inspections Services.
• Housing Link – Nonprofit organization providing affordable rental housing information.
• HOME Line – A nonprofit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization.
• Legal Aid – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers free civil legal assistance to low-income people facing eviction, housing discrimination, and more.
• Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia – Nonprofit advocating for renters throughout Minneapolis
• Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) – Administers public housing for eligible individuals and families in Minneapolis.
• Volunteer Lawyers Network – Non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with some of the top private lawyers in the state at no cost.
• Minnesota Attorney General – Landlord and tenants: Rights and responsibilities.
• Minnesota Tenant Eviction Complaint Form – If your landlord is asking you to leave during the peacetime emergency, but you would like to continue renting, you can fill out the complaint form at the MN Attorney General’s Office.
• Neighborhood Organizations – All neighborhoods in the City of Minneapolis are represented by a neighborhood organization. State law gives these organizations the authority to act in protection of your housing rights as a renter.

City of Minneapolis

Information on City of Minneapolis Staff and Council Members www.minneapolismn.gov

Mayor, Jacob Frey
Room 331, City Hall
350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-2100 | www.minneapolismn.gov/mayor

Ward 12 Council Member, Andrew Johnson
Room 307, City Hall
350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-2212 |

Ward 9 Council Member, Jason Chavez
Room 307, City Hall
350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-2209 |

Ward 2 Council Member, Robin Wonsley Worlobah
Room 307, City Hall
350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-2202 | 

Minneapolis Parks

Information on Park Board Commissioners for the Greater Longfellow Area. www.minneapolisparks.org 

District 3 Park & Recreation Board Commissioner, Becky Alper
2117 West River Road N Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-230-6443, Extension 3

District 5 Park & Recreation Board Commission, Steffanie Musich
2117 West River Road N Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-230-6443, Extension 5

City Departments

• Minneapolis City Council
• Minneapolis 311 – Information Services
• Utility Billing
• Public Safety
• Animals & Pets
• Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
• Minneapolis Snow Season Parking Info
• Southwest Light Rail Transit
• Metro Transit
• Minneapolis Public Schools
• Midtown Greenway Coalition