Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department

Single Family Housing Development

CPED’s Single Family Housing Department administers the Home Ownership Works, Century Homes, and Vacant House Recycling programs which are funded by Federal CDBG, HOME, MHFA, Met Council, Family Housing and Development Account funds. Our success with these efforts has helped return vacant lots and vacant/boarded homes to the city’s housing supply. We acquire and demolished vacant structures to provide new housing opportunities, serving as the catalyst for new home development. 

Home Ownership Works (HOW) Program

CPED remodels older homes in Minneapolis and brings the property up to code.  Through this program, homebuyers can move into a home that offers the charm and characteristics of a remodeled older home.

Century Homes Program

The Century Homes Program is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis and the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) to build new single-family homes on city owned vacant lots.

Vacant Housing Recycling Program

Vacant Lot For Sale List (pdf)

Updated: March 18, 2009