The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The HRA mission is to help provide affordable housing opportunities for those who are not adequately served by the marketplace, coordinate the City's efforts to preserve existing neighborhoods and promote development and redevelopment that enhances Bloomington.
The HRA accomplishes its mission through various programs: rental assistance, housing rehabilitation loans, first-time home buyer assistance, and other development and redevelopment programs. Funding comes from federal, state, regional, and local sources. For more info check out the HRA What We Do Handout.
The Bloomington HRA is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to file a 5-Year Agency Plan and annual updates to that plan. Find the Agency plan and policies here.
The Annual Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Bloomington will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. Members of the public may attend in person or watch the livestream at blm.mn/btv-live.
The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is seeking Letters of Interest (LOIs) from qualified nonprofit organizations interested in administering Emergency Rental Assistance using Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) funds from the State of Minnesota.
The City of Bloomington is taking action to address an increased demand for rental assistance services. On Monday, January 26, the Bloomington City Council unanimously approved an allocation of up to $350,000 to support emergency rental assistance for Bloomington residents.