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Community Reviewer Program

The Community Reviewer Program pays community members — especially those who have experienced housing challenges — to help review Minnesota Housing grant applications. As Community Reviewer consultants, they’ll work alongside state employees to read applications, take part in interviews and help decide which organizations should receive funding. The Agency recognizes that historical and institutional injustices have disproportionately created housing challenges and disparities for various oppressed communities and recognizes the importance of involving community in solutions to these challenges. 

2026 Application Process

The Community Reviewer Program Application is scheduled to open in spring of 2026.

DateProgram Milestone
Monday, May 25, 2026Community Reviewer Application opens
Monday, June 22, 2026Community Reviewer Application closes
Monday, July 14, 2026Notification of Community Reviewer Application interview selection
Thursday-Friday, July 16-24, 202615-minute interviews with selected Community Reviewer Applicants
Monday, July 27, 2026Notification of Community Reviewer selection
Monday, August 10, 2026Community Reviewer Contract Agreements and W-9 forms due

Minnesota Housing offers a modest stipend of $1,000 for serving as a Community Reviewer Consultant. 

Application Materials

Review the following materials to submit a complete application.

  • Community Reviewer Program Guide
    • Read carefully for complete application instructions and submission requirements. This webpage only includes some of the information.
  • Submit the following through the Application Website
    • Application Questions (for reference only) must be completed through the application website

Program Questions

If you have questions, email them by June 13 at 11:59 p.m. (Central time). We will post our responses on this webpage on June 15.

Read responses to questions we've received so far. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements are listed for your convenience. For all eligibility requirements, consult the Community Reviewer Program Guide.

Eligible Applicants

  • Individuals 18 years of age or older
  • Persons living/residing in Minnesota
  • Individuals who have faced housing challenges
  • People who are passionate about building thriving communities where everyone's voice matters and are interested in how housing can advance that vision
  • People who can commit to 20-28 hours of work to read 6-8 applications (up to 20 pages per application) over the span of 3-8 weeks.

Information Session

We held an information session in May. It covered an overview of the Community Reviewer Program, RFP process and how to apply.

Missed the session?