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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 17 MIN

Distress in Affordable Housing

from The Brief · host Minnesota Multi Housing Association

In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan examine research from the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition on distress in affordable housing. Drawing from quantitative analysis, qualitative interviews, and resident perspectives, they explore what happens when affordable properties face rising costs, staffing strain, safety concerns, and growing service needs. The conversation looks at why this is not just a property-level issue, but a system-wide challenge with real consequences for residents, operators, and the long-term sustainability of affordable housing. Plus, in Ask mihra, they break down what housing providers should know if they are new to accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, and they spotlight MHA’s condensed one-day Boiler Exam Preparation Class created with St. Paul College for busy maintenance professionals. 🏠 Learn more about the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition: mnhousingstability.org 📘 Read about Housing Choice Vouchers: hud.gov/hcv/landlords 🛠️ Register for MHA’s Boiler Exam Prep Course on June 17th: mmha.com/Education 🏦 Thank you to our Founding Sponsor – Citizens State Bank: csbnet.net

In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan examine research from the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition on distress in affordable housing. Drawing from quantitative analysis, qualitative interviews, and resident perspectives, they explore what happens when affordable properties face rising costs, staffing strain, safety concerns, and growing service needs. The conversation looks at why this is not just a property-level issue, but a system-wide challenge with real consequences for residents, operators, and the long-term sustainability of affordable housing. Plus, in Ask mihra, they break down what housing providers should know if they are new to accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, and they spotlight MHA’s condensed one-day Boiler Exam Preparation Class created with St. Paul College for busy maintenance professionals.🏠 Learn more about the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition: mnhousingstability.org📘 Read about Housing Choice Vouchers: hud.gov/hcv/landlords🛠️ Register for MHA’s Boiler Exam Prep Course on June 17th: mmha.com/Education 🏦 Thank you to our Founding Sponsor – Citizens State Bank: csbnet.net

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