What is the need in Eden Prairie?
There is not enough affordable housing in Eden Prairie –
Natural Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) is at risk of flipping and displacing current residents.
People who work here can’t afford to live here.
Developers receive government funding to make units affordable for a specific period. Some of that housing stock is expiring, so we are losing units.
“
I currently drive fifty minutes one way to work daily from an area where I can afford a home for myself, my spouse, and my children. Most co-workers in my building also live outside of Eden
Prairie because of the lack of affordable housing.”-EP School Staff
Stories
Community is Strength
Learn about why affordable housing is important for Eden Prairie
-
Common Myths about Affordable Housing
Affordable housing benefits the entire community yet there are manyassumptions and myths that surround affordable housing. Here are some myths and the facts that dispel those myths. Myth: People who live in affordable housing are on welfare or won’t fit into my neighborhood. Fact: People who need affordable housing already live and work in Eden
-
What is Affordable Housing? And, why is it important for Eden Prairie?
To put it simply, affordable housing is housing that a household can pay for, while still having money left over for other necessities like food, transportation, and health care. That means what’s considered “affordable” depends on a household’s income. In more formal language, affordable housing is a dwelling that a family or household can obtain
Blog
Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
-
Affordable housing benefits the entire community yet there are manyassumptions and myths that surround affordable housing. Here are some myths and the facts that dispel those myths. Myth: People who live in affordable housing are on welfare or won’t fit into my neighborhood. Fact: People who need affordable housing already live and work in Eden…
-
To put it simply, affordable housing is housing that a household can pay for, while still having money left over for other necessities like food, transportation, and health care. That means what’s considered “affordable” depends on a household’s income. In more formal language, affordable housing is a dwelling that a family or household can obtain…
Subscribe to our blog
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.
Thank you for your response. ✨
Eden Prairie Housing Alliance 