Minneapolis sets aside $2.5 million to help relocate Heritage Park residents from unsafe conditions—what households can expect

Brian Bateman — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:49:21 +0000

Minneapolis City Council has approved $2.5 million in emergency funding to help support households living at the Heritage Park public housing complex as officials respond to unsafe conditions, including mold, and plan for a possible move.

The action followed a City proposal dated July 14, 2026 to request emergency investment in rehabilitation—described as support services, including potential relocation help, while next steps are determined for the physical conditions of the units.

What City Council approved on July 16

On July 16, 2026, FOX 9 reported that City Council approved the $2.5 million emergency funding for residents at Heritage Park in the Sumner-Glenwood neighborhood. FOX 9 reported the funding is intended to help the city find new housing for all 686 residents.

FOX 9 also reported that some of the money is intended to support necessary repairs while residents are moved to safer accommodations.

In its announcement, the City said the goal is to make any relocation as “minimally disruptive” as possible, so residents don’t have to navigate uncertainty alone.

Where the money is coming from and what it’s for

In its July 14 proposal, the City said it was asking Council to reallocate $2.5 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

The City said the funds would provide support services for impacted residents—including potential relocation help and other assistance—while the city works through what will be done to address conditions in the units.

Why Heritage Park is in the spotlight: mold findings and a second assessment

The City said the 20-year-old complex fell into disrepair last year, and a court-appointed receiver took ownership of the property.

According to the City, third-party contractors hired by the receiver—Certus Financial LLC—and working with the property manager Property Solutions & Services (PSS) found the presence of mold in many units. As a result, the City said it will conduct a second mold assessment to verify what was found and better understand the extent of the issue.

CBS Minnesota reported that Council Member Pearll Warren recorded a video in June after touring units that she said were covered in mold, with some balconies broken and holes visible in a ceiling.

No confirmed relocation timeline—what officials say is happening next

The City’s message around next steps emphasized that it and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) are preparing for the possibility that residents may need to relocate.

While City officials said they are working to develop a relocation plan, they also said there is not a confirmed timeline for relocation, and no final decisions have been made on what will be done to address the property’s condition.

FOX 9 reported that Council also directed regular updates on the relocation process and spending, and requested a legal memo exploring ways the City might recover some of the emergency funds from the building’s receiver.

What residents should do now if there’s a health or safety concern

The City specifically told residents that if they are experiencing a health or safety issue in their unit, they should notify PSS immediately so the issue can be addressed as quickly as possible while assessments and planning continue.

MPR News reported that in an interview ahead of the vote, Council Member Warren said residents and city leaders have raised concerns that neglected maintenance has caused roof leaks, mold, and other problems, and she also discussed her request for an audit of how public funds were used on the property.

What to watch next

For Heritage Park households and neighbors following how public funds are handled, the key next steps described by the City include the second mold assessment and continued relocation planning with MPHA, the court-appointed receiver, and PSS.

Because officials stress there is no confirmed relocation timeline, residents should also watch for follow-up communications as the City’s relocation plan and spending updates move forward.

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