Housing Justice Center
is a nonprofit public interest advocacy and legal organization whose primary mission is to preserve and expand affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
HJC has 3 open positions!
We’re hiring a Strategic Coaching Associate & Policy Advocate, a Lead Housing Justice Organizer, and an AmeriCorps VISTA Tenant Organizer.
Was your rental application denied due to something in your tenant screening report?
Being denied housing due to something in your tenant screening report can be discouraging. But there are steps you can take to turn that “No” into a “Yes.” At the Housing Justice Center we assist many tenants with this issue through our Renters Reclaim the Record project — call us at 1-800-429-1705 to learn more. In the meantime, here’s some basic information that can also help you succeed in securing a place to call home…
NEW REPORT: The USDA Section 515 Program and the Challenges of Preserving Affordable Housing in Greater Minnesota
In April 2023, new research was released on the USDA Section 515 Program and the challenges of preserving rural affordability. This was a multi-year research collaboration between the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), Minnesota Housing Partnership, and Housing Justice Center…
