Founded in 2018 by Housing First Minnesota, the leading building industry trade association in Minnesota, Housing Affordability Institute is a 501c(3) think tank seeking to increase housing affordability and access while advancing homeownership opportunities for all. Housing Affordability Institute produces industry-leading research and commentary on homeownership and the cost drivers behind our growing affordability challenges.
Mission
Develop better housing policies that increase homeownership opportunities, housing access, and housing affordability for all.
OUR BOARD
Peter Coyle, Larkin Hoffman
Board Chair
Charlie Bradburn, Viking Electric
Nick Hackworthy, Creative Homes
Ryan Jones, Stonegate
Peter Martin, Pella Northland
Todd Polifka, Custom One Homes
Beth Wanless, Zillow
Our Team
Nick Erickson
Executive Director
Email: nick@housingaffordabilityinstitute.org
Media Inquiries: kristen@housingfirstmn.org

