Do you or your company have a Minnesota tax liability? Turn that debt into a tax credit and support Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County to build more homes in our county.
2025 project contributions are now open!
Act fast! 2025 state housing tax credits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year, contributions maxed out before the end of the year. Minnesota Housing can issue up to $9.9 million in tax credit certificates in 2025. Click here to track 2025 contribution levels.
How do I make a contribution?
To contribute to the funds and receive your tax credit, follow these steps:
- Select one of these links to view our qualified projects.
- Click "Contribute to this project." The online State Housing Tax Credit Contribution Application will open.
- Complete the online application with each required field, as applicable.
- In the Contribution Information section, select "Specific Qualified Project," enter the following, then click submit:
- Name of project: Summer Meadows - House 1, Summer Meadows - House 2, or Summer Meadows - House 3
- Type of project: Homeownership
- Developer/Owner/Administrator Name: Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County
- Contact telephone number: 320-762-4255
Contact email address: lori@hfhdouglascounty.org
Note: you will not receive a confirmation email after submission.
- After the application is reviewed, you will receive an email from MN Housing with the Taxpayer Certification Signature form and payment instructions. Submit signed documents and contribution funds by the date provided in the email.
- MN Housing will issue a tax credit certificate to the taxpayer within 30 days of receipt of the signed document and funds.
Act now - if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity. Funds are first-come, first-serve.
What is the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Contribution Program (SHTC)?
The Minnesota legislature passed a bill to incentivize taxpayers to support affordable housing projects. Eligible Minnesota corporate and individual taxpayers can contribute to the SHTC Program fund, and, in return, receive a state Tax Credit Certificate (TCC) that equals 85% of their total contributions.
What is the minimum and maximum contribution?
The required minimum contribution is $1,000 with a maximum of $2 million per taxable year.
When can I make a contribution?
Act now to take advantage of this fund. The program is limited to granting $9.9 million in 2025. Once the credits are claimed, it will be closed for the remainder of the year. Funds are first-come, first-serve.
Questions? Contact Lori Anderson at 320-762-4255 or lori@hfhdouglascounty.org
To learn more, visit https://mnhousing.gov/shtc-contribution.html
