Alliance Housing Inc

Mission and purpose

• Provide deeply affordable homes for neighbors with very low incomes.
• Create housing opportunities for people who have been screened out elsewhere because of criminal histories, past evictions, credit issues, or a history of homelessness.
• Help residents build long-term housing stability and stay connected to their communities.

What makes Alliance different

• Deeply affordable housing: Many Alliance homes are priced so they are affordable at around 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), serving people whose average income is under $18,000 per year.
• Screening people in, not out: Alliance focuses on housing people who often cannot qualify for other rentals, including those with difficult rental, financial, or criminal histories.
• All properties in Minneapolis: All Alliance homes are located within the city of Minneapolis, which helps residents stay close to work, schools, services, and existing community connections.
• Community-based approach: By focusing on Minneapolis and operating at a relatively small organizational scale, Alliance works closely with residents, neighborhood organizations, and partner agencies to respond quickly to needs.

Impact at a glance (recent figures from the website)

• Hundreds of residents housed in Alliance buildings in a typical year.
• Dozens of buildings across Minneapolis providing deeply affordable housing.
• A significant share of residents have a history of homelessness.
• Average length of residency in Alliance buildings is several years, reflecting long-term stability for many residents.

Organizational nature

• Nonprofit housing organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Focused exclusively on providing deeply affordable housing and supporting housing stability for residents who face the greatest barriers in the private rental market.

Alliance homes are intended for people who:

• Have very low incomes and cannot afford typical market rents in Minneapolis (many units are affordable at around 30% of Area Median Income).
• May have past evictions or difficult rental histories.
• May have criminal histories that make renting elsewhere difficult.
• May have a history of homelessness and need a stable, long-term home.

Alliance emphasizes welcoming people into housing rather than screening them out.

Type of housing

• Deeply affordable rental housing in multifamily buildings and small properties across Minneapolis.
• Homes are designed to blend into and be part of existing neighborhoods, supporting authentic community between residents and neighbors.

Resident stability and support

• Alliance's approach is focused on long-term stability; residents often stay in Alliance buildings for multiple years.
• At some properties, such as Kyle Garden Square, Alliance partners with organizations like Touchstone Mental Health and PSS (property management partner) to help residents navigate documentation and program requirements and to support successful tenancy.

Important limitations

• The website pages reviewed do not provide specific application steps, waitlist details, or formal eligibility rules.
• The agent cannot confirm whether a specific person will qualify, estimate wait times, or give legal or financial advice.

For the most accurate and current information about openings, application processes, and eligibility, please contact Alliance directly using the details in the Contact information document or by visiting the official website.

• Alliance believes affordable housing belongs in all neighborhoods across Minneapolis.
• Properties are intended to blend into existing neighborhoods and support authentic community between residents and neighbors.
• Homes are located so residents can stay close to work, schools, transit, services, and existing community connections.

Examples of Alliance properties

The website lists a range of properties in different parts of Minneapolis, including:

South Minneapolis (examples)

• Kyle Garden Square – 59 units.
• 3301 Nicollet Ave – 64 units.
• Minnehaha Commons – 44 units.
• 2810 Bloomington Avenue South.
• 2816 Bloomington Avenue South.
• 3038 Bloomington Avenue South – 3 singles, 1 family.
• 3033–35 Oakland Avenue South.
• 3037 Oakland Avenue South.
• 3231 Elliot Avenue South.
• 3327–29 Elliot Avenue South.
• 3823–25 Columbus Avenue South.
• 1844 E. 26th Street – 4 singles.
• 2413 10th Avenue South.
• 2103 Second Avenue South – 8 singles.
• 3416–18 Park Avenue South – 5 singles, 1 family.
• 2924 35th Avenue South – 1 single, 5 families.

North and other Minneapolis locations (examples)

• Gateway Lofts – 46 units.
• Hiawatha Commons – 80 units.
• 2655 Thomas Ave North – 2 families.
• 2519 Fremont Ave North – 7 singles.
• 3631 Penn Ave North – 6 families.
• 3725 Penn Ave North – 4 families.
• 3750 Penn Ave North.
• 2223 Upton Ave North.
• 2906 Golden Valley Rd.
• 2637–39 Upton Avenue N.
• 2637 Newton Ave.

*Note: The list above is based on examples visible on the website and is not guaranteed to be complete or current. Buildings and unit counts may change over time.*

What the agent can and cannot provide

• The agent can describe Alliance's general property locations and examples of buildings.
• The agent cannot confirm current availability, waitlist status, or specific unit details for any property, because this information is not published in the reviewed pages.

For current openings, waitlist information, or property-specific questions, please contact Alliance directly using the information in the Contact information document or check the official website.

Lists Columbus, Kyle, Mission, Newton, Bloomington, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, and Alliance as a location. Names Minnesota, Minneapolis, Alliance, and Madison as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Organization name: Alliance Housing Inc
• Mailing / office address: 2309 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Phone: 612-870-2267
• Email: info@alliancehousinginc.org

Alliance Housing Inc serves Minneapolis and has been active since 1991 (as noted on the website footer).

Online presence

• Website: https://www.alliancehousinginc.org (also reachable via https://alliancempls.org)
• Social channels linked from the website include YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Specific handles may change over time; refer to the website for current links.

How to get in touch

• General questions, housing inquiries, and other requests:
• Call the main phone number listed above, or
• Email the main inbox at info@alliancehousinginc.org.
• Mail or in-person correspondence:
• Use the Nicollet Avenue address listed above. (The website does not list specific walk-in office hours.)

Newsletter

• The website offers a newsletter sign-up to receive updates about buildings, housing policies, and Alliance's work overall. Interested people can subscribe through the sign-up form on the website.

What the agent cannot provide

• The agent cannot confirm staff-specific contact details, appointment times, or office hours because these are not listed on the reviewed pages.
• For time-sensitive or case-specific issues, please use the phone number or email above so Alliance staff can respond directly.

• Community contributions help provide safe, dignified, deeply affordable homes for residents with very low incomes and significant barriers to housing.
• Support from donors, volunteers, public advocates, board members, residents, and staff all contributes to housing stability and hope for neighbors who might otherwise face homelessness.

Ways to support Alliance

Based on the website, people can support Alliance in several broad ways:

• Make a financial contribution via the online Donate Now option on the Alliance website.
• Explore more ways to give through additional options described on the site (for example, event support or other giving programs, where available).
• Attend events such as the MPLS Homes gathering to learn more about Alliance's work and hear from residents.
• Advocate for housing policies and funding that support deeply affordable housing and prevent homelessness in Minneapolis.

What the agent cannot do

• The agent cannot process donations or collect payment details.
• The agent cannot confirm tax treatment of gifts or provide financial or legal advice.

For up-to-date information on how to give, event details, or other ways to get involved, please visit the official Alliance Housing website or contact Alliance directly using the details in the Contact information document.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.