Housing Authority

History of the Housing Authority

Background
The City of St. Louis Park Housing Authority has been an independent governmental entity since its initial creation by the City Council in 1970.  The Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.  Commissioners serve five-year terms, with one Commissioner representing assisted housing program participants.  Housing Authority Board meetings are held monthly, the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m., at St. Louis Park City Hall, Westwood Room.  Current Commissioners are Catherine Courtney, Renee DuFour, Trinicia Hill, Justin Kaufman, and Suzanne Metzger.

The Housing Authority administers programs that ensure the availability of safe and desirable housing options in the St. Louis Park community.  These programs include the Public Housing program, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program, Shelter Plus Care rental assistance program, and TRAILS family self-sufficiency program.  The Authority currently serves over 500 eligible, low-income households through their housing programs.

The St. Louis Park Housing Authority also oversees administration of home improvement loans to assist homeowners with renovations, redevelopment of blighted or vacant properties, and partners with developers to meet affordable housing needs. 

Mission
The Housing Authority develops, integrates and operates housing and housing assistance policies and programs to ensure the availability of safe, affordable and desirable housing options that meet the diverse, lifecycle housing needs of all of the residents of St. Louis Park.

Contact Information
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
St. Louis Park City Hall
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, 2nd Floor
St. Louis Park, MN  55416

Main Number:  (952) 924-2579
Information Line:  (952) 924-2514
FAX Number:  (952) 924-2663