Building & Revitalizing Neighborhoods. Expanding Opportunity.

Build Wealth develops quality affordable housing through strategic acquisition, infill development, and property management. We partner with public, private, and community stakeholders to build and renovate single- and multi-family homes that strengthen neighborhoods and support long-term affordability.

Building Quality, Affordable Communities

For many hardworking, financially stable families, the dream of homeownership remains out of reach—not because they aren’t ready, but because there simply aren’t enough quality, affordable homes available. Without access to affordable housing, families are delayed in building equity, creating stability, and passing generational wealth on to their children. We’re committed to expanding quality, affordable housing opportunities so more families can achieve homeownership and build a stronger future.

Why Affordable Housing Matters

Affordable housing is essential for community infrastructure.
  • The U.S. faces a shortage of millions of affordable homes for low-income households.
  • Most extremely low-income renters spend over 50% of their income on housing.
  • Stable housing improves employment outcomes, health, and educational performance for children.
When families can afford to stay in their communities, neighborhoods grow stronger.

Revitalization Without Displacement

Development should uplift residents — not replace them.

Our approach focuses on:

  • Long-term affordability protections
  • Infill development that eliminates blight
  • Renovation of existing housing stock
  • Community engagement in planning
  • Mixed-income strategies that maintain neighborhood diversity
By increasing housing supply while protecting affordability, we help prevent displacement and promote equitable growth.

Our Impact

Responsible affordable housing development:
  • Reduces vacancy and blight
  • Stabilizes local property values
  • Supports small businesses
  • Improves neighborhood safety
  • Expands access to opportunity
Affordable housing is not just construction — it is an investment in people and community stability.

Our Work in Action

Build Wealth MN

Programs

A community-centered path to financial confidence, homeownership, and generational wealth.

Location

1256 Penn Ave N
Suite 4400
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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