City property sales

We want developers to build affordable homes on City property. We sell you the property and can help finance the work.

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Applicants

We tell you who can apply to buy and develop City-owned property.

How it works

Review the process for buying and developing City-owned property.

Gap financing

See how we assist developers with gap financing.

Developer resources

Find checklists, forms, manuals and more.

Overview

The City owns vacant lots and structures in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis.

We sell this property to developers who will put affordable housing on the site.

We also offer short-term financing options to help developers cover project and affordability gaps.

Property sale announcements

We announce upcoming property sales in our Minneapolis Homes email. 

  • We issue a notice of funding availability (NOFA) for a vacant lot.
  • We hold an open house for a vacant structure.

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We will email you when we are accepting proposals to develop affordable homes on City-owned property.
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Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415