MN State Housing Tax Credit Program

2026 Contribution Information

When the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Program opens for 2026, Habitat will have two projects available for contributions!  Funds are expected to open early January 2026.

TIP: Be ready to act quickly as funds are first-come, first-serve. In 2025, funds were claimed within six weeks of the program opening. The information below will be used during the application process.

Contribution Process and Needed Information

To contribute to the funds and receive your tax credit, follow these steps:

1. Select one of these links to view our qualified projects.
   • Alexandria - 100th Home
   • Alexandria Home - 2026 Legends Build
      
2. Click "Contribute to this project." The online State Housing Tax Credit Contribution Application will open.
    
3. Complete the online application with each required field, as applicable.
    
4. In the Contribution Information section, select "Specific Qualified Project," enter the following, then click submit:
   • Name of project: Alexandria - 100th Home or Alexandria Home - 2026 Legends Build
   • Type of project: Homeownership
   • Developer/Owner/Administrator Name: Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County
   • Contact name: Christine Reilly
   • Contact telephone number: 320-762-4255
   • Contact email address: christine@hfhdouglascounty.org
   • Income limit: 80% of AMI
   • Owner type: single-family home
   • Note: you will not receive a confirmation email after submission.
      
5. 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.
    
6. MN Housing will issue a tax credit certificate to the taxpayer within 30 days of receipt of the signed document and funds.

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 each year. Once the credits are claimed, it will be closed for the remainder of the year. Funds are first-come, first-serve.

Questions? Contact Christine Reilly at 320-762-4255 or christine@hfhdouglascounty.org 

To learn more, visit https://mnhousing.gov/shtc-contribution.html