10-12 Saint Paul Renters.
One Big Question: How Can We Build Wealth Together?
Join the Renter Leadership Council and help shape what’s next for St. Paul.
We're looking for 10-12 Saint Paul renters to join the 2026–2027 Renter Leadership Council, a community-led initiative exploring new ways renters can build wealth, strengthen their financial futures, and create opportunities for their communities.
From December 2026 through July 2027, Council members will share their experiences, learn together, and help develop ideas for renter-led change.
apply to join the renter leaderhip council
Applications close Friday, November 20, 2026.
Complete the application below to be considered for the 2026–2027 Renter Leadership Council.
The application takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and is available in English, Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish.
prosperSt. Paul
renting is not the exception,
ITS the majority.
Nearly half of Saint Paul rents, and none of the city's wealth-building systems were built for them. ProsperSt.Paul exists to change that.
For generations, homeownership has been framed as the only viable pathway to building intergenerational wealth. But renting is not a temporary stopgap or a failure to launch. For millions of households including more than half of all households in Saint Paul — renting is a long-term, intentional housing choice shaped by economic realities, cultural preferences, and structural barriers that were built into our systems by design.
Interested in joining the Renter Leadership Council?
FAQs
Here's what you need to know about participating, what to expect, and how the application process works.
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The Council is open to current renters living in Saint Paul, with priority given to residents of Frogtown, Rondo, and Summit-University. Current homeowners are not eligible for this cohort.
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Members will explore financial literacy, community ownership, Saint Paul's housing history, and new approaches to building wealth as renters. Together, they'll develop ideas and strategies to help shape future opportunities for their communities.
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The Council runs from December 2026 through July 2027, with one two-hour meeting each month and an estimated total commitment of six hours per month, including assessments and evaluations.
Council members will also have opportunities to participate in additional compensated community gatherings.
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Not at all! We're looking for renters with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. No previous financial or leadership experience is required.
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Eligible applicants will be entered into a random lottery, with an emphasis on equitable representation from Frogtown, Rondo, and Summit-University. Personal stories and written responses will not be scored or ranked.
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You can share your needs in the application. ASANDC will use this information to help plan for participation and follow up about available accommodations. Requesting support will not affect your chances of being selected.
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Selected applicants will be notified on December 1, 2026, and must confirm their participation by December 4. Remaining spaces may be offered to waitlisted applicants on December 7.
“Half of Saint Paul rents. Their stability matters not as a stepping stone to something else, but because stable renters mean stronger families and stronger communities.”
“ProsperSt.Paul is built on that belief, offering real pathways to stability and wealth for residents where they are right now.”
TATIANA FREEMAN – PRESIDENT, AURORA ST. ANTHONY NDC
Our PARTNERS
The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability
Whose Stable Ground program is funding the launch of the Renter Leadership Council as part of their regional initiative to strengthen BIPOC-led housing organizing and systems change across the Twin Cities.
Rainbow Research
Whose expertise in curriculum design, co-facilitation, and program evaluation is helping shape this initiative from the ground up — ensuring it is grounded in ethical practice, renter voice, and rigorous learning.