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Affordable Housing Metrics

Data and Graphics from Minnesota Compass  Rochester Data Courtesy of Jim Miner

Olmsted Ownership by race (Housing Summit)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' http://dmcbeam.org/community-events/housing-event#video' target='_blank' >Olmsted Ownership by race (Housing Summit)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Market Rate Rent

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' http://dmcbeam.org/community-events/housing-event#video' target='_blank' >Market Rate Rent</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Senior Housing

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' http://dmcbeam.org/community-events/housing-event#video' target='_blank' >Senior Housing</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Affordable Rent

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' http://dmcbeam.org/community-events/housing-event#video' target='_blank' >Affordable Rent</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Single Family Home Permits (P5)

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' http://dashboard.dmcbeam.org/olmsted-county-community-health/f30350eff969429e95312ab4915cacc4#section-4' target='_blank' >Single Family Home Permits (P5)</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

% of Household Housing Burden

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k188/cost-burdened-households#5-5135-g' target='_blank' >% of Household Housing Burden </a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

% Paying 30% or More

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k188/cost-burdened-households#5-5130-g' target='_blank' >% Paying 30% or More</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

Homelessness

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k179/homelessness#5-3511-g' target='_blank' >Homelessness</a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;

BIPOC Homeownership Gap

Click below to view source info. <h2> <a href = ' https://www.mncompass.org/chart/k189/homeownership-gap#5-5172-g' target='_blank' >BIPOC Homeownership Gap </a> </h2><p/><p/> (xx:yy) explanation <p/> When present, xx=acronym of source info; yy=page location. <p/> Go to https://tinyl.io/6Spw for more info. For example: <p/> CP = Compass Points;
       

Affordable Housing Framework 2016 - 2020

Coalition for Rochester Area Housing

Available Description

A continuing project to realize this purpose: “We are a cross-sector Alliance of organizations and individuals who seek to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing that meets community needs and priorities in the Rochester area, through shared information, coordination, and collaboration.”

Strategies (How)

Strategies:

Greater Minnesota Housing Funds (GMHF) Facilitating "Housing Action Plan"

Coordinated with all local planning efforts

Establish housing production goals

Identify financing tools, policy tools, best practices

Consult with State, Federal & Local Government & Foundations

Plan for increased local development capacity

Innovative policies, strategies & Public/Private Partnerships

Results (Work Products)

2021 Report

 

Indicators (How do we know we are achieving the results?)

Indicators:

Homeless rates reduction and demographics profile improvement

Reduced area Annual Rental Production Trend (2006-2012) and Annual Needs Projections (2014 - 2020) Gaps

Market Rate Rental

Affordable Workforce Rental

(General)

Market Rate SeniorAffordable Senior
Production Demand Production Demand Production Demand Production Demand
117 167 20 246 16 251 8 126

 

1. Rental affordability improvements from current statistics of 58.2% of area renters cannot

afford the average market rent of $957 / Month. Majority of renters are rent burdened.

2. Improved affordable workforce rental general occupancy from 1.2% to xx% and affordable

senior rental housing from 0.8% to yy%.

 

Status/News

Housing Investment Status and Statistics (April 17, 2026)

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments

 

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10 Year Housing Units (December 13, 2025)
2025 YE Housing Development Metrics: 2025 Downtown  All Housing Units

2025 Maxfield Report

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Senior Housing Transition Mentorship (November 14, 2025)
2025-11-14 Post Bulletin ePaper Abstract - "Assist older adults navigate all aspects of housing transitions,”

2025-11-14 AI summary of PB ePaper reporting

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2025 Maxfield Report and 2024 Housing Coalition Investments (September 02, 2025)

  • 2025 Maxfield Report and Reporting
  • May 2025 Reporting on 2024 Investments: $8,491,000 supporting 11 projects totaling over $77M
  • Reference: Gemini Generated 2020-25 Maxfield Comparison Report
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Housing Stats 5 Year Summary 2020 - 2025 (February 15, 2025)
5 Year Housing Demand vs Supply (Production)

Rochester, Olmsted County, and Township Production 

Avg Demand vs Avg Production Shortfall

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Minnesota Housing Profile Housing Statistics and Findings (May 17, 2024)

2023 Olmsted County Housing Profile

State of MN Profile and Findings

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Contract Opportunity for Homeownership Mentor Program (February 01, 2024)

Get paid while helping others achieve their homeownership goals!

Referencing BIPOC Homeownership Co-design Report

 

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Housing Alliance Coalition (August 14, 2023)
1. Housing Coalition Report: 2023 Legislative Housing Policy & Funding Update.

2. Future Starts at Home: Constitution Amendment For Housing

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Open for Applications (March 29, 2023)
The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Pilot Program supports and encourages property owners in the city of Rochester to develop ADUs on their properties.

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Housing Alliance Coalition BIPOC Co-designing (January 19, 2023)
Housing Alliance Coalition BIPOC Homeownership Co-designing Co-designing report

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Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex

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April 21, 2026: School Board Meeting Revised Proposed Leadership Changes 

April 7, 2026: Budget Reduction Impact

Sep 12, 2023 RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting

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Rochester International Relations Committee

Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter

2026 Winter Newsletter; Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 Sister City Trips: Japan 

Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

Sister Cities Relationship Logs

IRC Meeting Logs

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Joyce Gibbs – A Life of Strength, Service, and Enduring Impact

Apr 22, 2026 Press Release

Rochester NAACP announces passing of Mrs. Joyce Gibbs

 

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Housing Investment Status and Statistics

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment

Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments

 

Last Updated April 17, 2026


RPS Family Engagement Opportunities

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings

Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment 

Last Updated April 16, 2026


Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging Program

Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,

Last Updated April 15, 2026


Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget

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2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget

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RPS 2030 Strategic Plan Reviews

Apr 12, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: High School 

Mar 17, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Middle School

Mar 3, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: Elementary School & Early Childhood 

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Lifestyle Wellness

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March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

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America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update

September 2025 Equity Alliance Series Presentation- Video Recordings, Selected Presentation Screen Shots

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Sep 2025 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Improvement Action Plan 

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 Annual Report to DEED Prep 

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"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

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