Minneapolis Mayor Proposes Four-Unit Buildings to Boost Affordable Housing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has reintroduced the concept of allowing four-unit residential buildings, previously dubbed 'Freyplexes,' as part of his new budget proposal aimed at increasing affordable housing in the city. This idea was controversial in 2018 when it was…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 19, 2026 —
Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis has once again put forth a proposal to allow for the construction of four-unit residential buildings as a means to address the city’s affordable housing needs. The concept, previously referred to as ‘Freyplexes,’ is included in the mayor’s latest budget proposal.
This initiative aims to increase the availability of housing options within the city. The idea of permitting four-unit dwellings was previously a subject of significant debate in 2018. At that time, it was part of the broader Minneapolis 2040 plan, which sought to eliminate single-family zoning across the city.
However, the inclusion of fourplexes in certain zoning areas faced opposition and was ultimately removed from those specific districts within the Minneapolis 2040 plan. The current proposal seeks to revive this aspect of housing development as a potential solution to the ongoing challenge of affordable housing.
Details regarding the specific zoning districts affected by this new proposal or the timeline for its potential implementation were not immediately available. The mayor’s office has indicated that the budget proposal is designed to foster greater housing affordability for residents.
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