Neighbors for More NeighborsMar 19, 2025
Minnesota voters strongly support the policies proposed by the #YesToHomes coalition this session. We know this because we've conducted new polling between February 28 and March 6, 2025, which is available here: https://moreneighbors.org/2025/03/18/poll-results-eighty-percent-of-minnesota-voters-say-the-cost-of-homes-is-a-problem/
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POLL RESULTS: Eighty percent of Minnesota voters say the cost of homes is a problem – Neighbors for More Neighbors

Neighbors for More Neighbors and the Yes to Homes! coalition is releasing new polling results today (see document below) that show significant concern among Minnesota voters for the cost of homes and the availability of homes. Eighty percent of Minnesota voters say the cost of renting or buying a home is a somewhat or very…

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A majority (67%) of Minnesotans think there are not enough homes in Minnesota. #YesToHomes #MNleg
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Many Minnesotans think their city is not doing enough to keep homes affordable. Only 17% rate their city as "good". A plurality (38%) would rate their city as doing a poor job.

A clear sign that the #YesToHomes agenda is on the right track in the #MNleg.

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So, what do Minnesotans think should be done about the need for more homes?

They agree that we need to enact the entire #YesToHomes agenda at the state level. 80% think #MNleg should take action to allow more homes in Minnesota.

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When asked about allowing accessory dwelling units statewide 68% agree that the #YesToHomes proposal in the Minnesota Starter Home Act ( #HF1987 / #SF2229 ) is what they want to see the #MNleg pass.
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When asked about allowing more starter homes on small lots, 1400 sq ft or larger, 74% of Minnesotans support #YesToHomes Minnesota Starter Home Act ( #HF1987 / #SF2229) to allow townhouses and the lot size per home proposed in the More Homes More Places bill ( #HF2140 / #SF2231) #MNleg
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Allowing small multi-family homes like triplexes and fourplexes as well as duplexes and townhomes in more places are strongly supported by Minnesotans and are proposed in the More Homes More Places bill ( #HF2140 / #SF2231) #MNleg #YesToHomes
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78% of Minnesotans support allowing more homes near businesses, and shopping districts, and near transit.

The Reducing Rent Inflation Act ( #HF2018 / #SF2286) allows homes to be in commercial districts, and the #YesToHomes agenda supports complete walkable neighborhoods. #MNleg

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82% (!!) of Minnesotans support allowing more homes in commercial areas.

The Reducing Rent Inflation Act ( #HF2018 / #SF2286) allows homes to be in commercial districts, and the #YesToHomes agenda supports complete walkable neighborhoods. #MNleg

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63% of Minnesotans support the People over Parking Act ( #HF1309/ #SF1268). Removing parking mandates will allow more homes to be built and allow homes to be less expensive. #YesToHomes #MNleg
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66% of Minnesotans support limiting how much city governments can control aesthetics of homes, which the #YesToHomes Homeowner Freedom Act ( #HF2013 ) addresses. #MNleg
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75% of Minnsotans support reducing public meetings for homes that meet building code and other standards and allowing city staff to simply approve homes. #YesToHomes agenda includes this is provision in most/all of the bills bc we know city staff are capable and trust their judgement. #MNleg
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See the full agenda here and tell your #MNleg senator or representative that you support #YesToHomes https://moreneighbors.org/2025_legislative_agenda/
2025 State Policy Agenda – Neighbors for More Neighbors

Neighbors for More Neighbors volunteers are hard at work at the Minnesota legislature this year! We're a part of the "Yes to Homes!" coalition which is supporting legislative efforts around housing. Our coalition is a diverse set of organizations united around the common goal of creating a statewide housing policy that’s focused on solving the…