Minnesota communities—from Duluth to Bemidji and St. Paul to Winona—need safe, stable, and affordable housing to thrive. Yet a full-time worker earning minimum wage cannot afford a one-bedroom apartment in any Minnesota county. Seniors are making difficult sacrifices to keep food on the table. And children are struggling in school because they lack a stable […]
Why is HOME Line advocating for a statewide eviction pause paired with emergency rental assistance?
HOME Line is hearing from renters across Minnesota, but the impact is especially acute for immigrant households, mixed-status families, and communities that are already overrepresented in low-wage and unstable work. Many of the renters contacting us were previously paying rent consistently and are now in crisis because immigration enforcement has disrupted their ability to work, […]
Two Minnesota cities pass pro-tenant ballot measures
Election Day in Minnesota saw two cities pass pro-tenant ballot measures. Although on different scales, each addresses landlords neglecting their properties. Duluth voters approved a tenants’ right-to-repair ballot initiative. In St. Paul, the electorate approved giving the city the power to assess administrative fines on negligent landlords. HOME Line’s hotline staff hear about repair […]
Let’s Amp Up Advocacy for Source of Income and Just Cause Protections
Landlords shouldn’t be able to discriminate against renters receiving subsidies for rent. Renters should be protected from unjust evictions and non-renewal of their leases. HOME Line and our partners are working to pass critical policies to ensure these rights. Your legislators need to hear from you! Join us for an evening of inspired storytelling, dinner, […]
In the Arena: Attending Legislative Meetings As a Newcomer
As Public Policy Interns at HOME Line, we have had the chance to see our state government at work virtually and in person. Although we both have long shared an interest in state politics, we weren’t fully aware of how it all came together, making the prospect of seeing the legislative process in action an […]