Housing
2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. Services are free and confidential. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:
- Food and housing support
- Mental health and substance abuse resources
- Legal assistance
- Youth programs
- Medical and dental clinics
- Job training opportunities
- Household items
and much more…..
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- 2-1-1
- 800-543-7709
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At Home Living-Cottage A At Home Living-Cottage B
828 13th Avenue 832 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-728-1189 Phone: 218-728-1189
*Primarily serve persons with mental health or brain injury diagnosis*
DRCC-Cedar DRCC-Burlington
421 4th Avenue 1531 15th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-722-8180
Maple View Adult Foster Care
1729 9th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-343-8853
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Provides housing services for people suffering from long-term homelessness, transitional housing for survivors of domestic abuse, and a 10-bed domestic violence shelter.
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- 218-722-7225
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- 202 West 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
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During your home visit, you will receive:
- Installed smoke alarms if no working smoke alarms are present in your home
- Guidance in the development of a Family Disaster Plan
- Valuable emergency preparedness tips and information
- All demonstration and installation services will be performed by Red Cross-trained volunteers and/or licensed/insured professionals
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Employment and Training
- CareerForce-As a partner with CareerForce, AEOA provides under-employed and unemployed individuals with information on coping with unemployment, seeking and applying for employment, maintaining employment, as well as providing information on training opportunities and other forms of employment and training assistance. Job Clubs offer an opportunity for job seekers to network with other job seekers and to share experiences in their search for employment.
- Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM)-The FAIM Program is a matched savings project to help low-wage earners build assets through purchase of a home, pursuit of higher education, or launching a small business. Income limits apply, and participants are provided financial literacy and asset-specific education in either homeownership, college preparation, or business development.
- Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program (DW)-The DW Program helps workers who lost their job through no fault of their own find a new career. An individual typically must qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to be eligible. DW staff work with the unemployed worker to re-enter the workforce in a stable job within a high-demand occupation providing career counseling and planning. Resources available through the DW program can include financial assistance for approved training, housing assistance, transportation assistance, relocation assistance, childcare, and other career-related needs. There may also be an opportunity for paid on-the-job training.
- Minnesota Family Resiliency Program (MFRP)-The MFRP Program is for individuals who have lost their primary source of income for reasons such as loss of a relationship through separation, divorce, death, or disability. If you lose public assistance benefits you may also qualify for the program. You must have provided unpaid household services for at least two years, have lost your primary source of income, and now find that you must support yourself or your family. Employment Counselors help individuals seek employment, assist in budgeting, teach stress management skills, and provide guidance and support, among other things. There are limited financial resources to assist clients with training costs, transportation, childcare, and housing assistance. Eligible MFRP participants may also be eligible to receive services from the Dislocated Worker program which could include additional assistance with training, transportation, childcare, and housing assistance.
Housing Resources
- First-time Homebuyer Program-The Homeownership Assistance Program is designed to promote and encourage homeownership by providing training and counseling to first-time homebuyers. Down payment and closing cost assistance may be available to income-eligible, qualified first-time homebuyers who complete the workshop.
- Homeless Services-Homeless services are designed to keep community members housed, either through prevention resources or rapid rehousing. This includes assistance in finding housing and other support services, as well as direct assistance with rent, security deposits, mortgage, and other assistance targeted for families, single adults, and youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Those experiencing homelessness or precariously housed should start the eligibility process by calling 211 for an intake.
- Emergency and Transitional Housing—AEOA owns and operates the homeless shelter, Bill’s House in Virginia, which consists of four emergency housing units and eight transitional housing units. AEOA also owns and operates the homeless shelter Home on the Range in Hibbing that consists of 28 emergency housing units, as well as and two additional emergency apartment units in Hibbing. Individuals can reside in emergency housing units for a maximum of 30 days and 90 days in transitional units. Residents of AEOA shelters receive case management, which provides one-to-one supportive services to help them stabilize their lives and work on self-sufficiency.
- Homeless Youth Housing-Owned by AEOA, the Virginia Youth Foyer is independent and permanent living for youth who are homeless and in need of permanent housing. The building consists of 13 efficiency units and two 2-bedroom units. Youth play an active role in creating community within the Foyer as support groups, cooking groups, parenting classes, GED prep, and more take place on-site. Specialists in mental health and chemical health assist in assessment, goal planning, and case management for those young people most in-need.
- Housing Support Services for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (HSASMI) – HSASMI provides direct services to adults with serious mental illness who need assistance with accessing housing. Eligible clients are screened and assessed, and an individualized housing support plan is developed. The client receives assistance with the housing search, application process, identifying resources available to cover one-time expenses that facilitates the access of housing and establishment. In addition, a housing support crisis plan is developed that includes prevention and early intervention services when the client’s housing is jeopardized.
- Permanent Supportive Housing – Located in Eveleth at the Italian American building is the Single Room Occupancy program that is owned and operated by AEOA. This program consists of 12 efficiency apartments for single homeless individuals. Site-based Section 8 is provided, and individuals pay 30% of their income for rent. The Ivy Manor in Virginia provides housing stability to individuals who are homeless or have physical and/or emotional disabilities.
HOUSING SERVICES
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP)-AEOA’s Energy Assistance Program helps low-income residents heat their home throughout the winter by providing help and information needed to manage their fuel costs. The program provides financial grants to be used toward energy costs for residential heating bills with additional funds available for crisis situations and energy-related repairs. Households must provide verification of their incomes for the eligibility period to qualify for this program.
- Single Family Rehabilitation-AEOA administers a variety of programs for eligible homeowners to make basic improvements to the safety, livability, energy efficiency, and accessibility of their homes. Examples of improvements include electrical wiring, furnace or boiler replacement, window, and door replacements, siding and roofing, plumbing and septic system upgrades, mold and radon mitigation, and lead-based paint hazards. You may be eligible if you: own and occupy your home, are current with property tax and mortgage payments, have homeowner’s insurance, and meet program income limits.
- Weatherization Assistance Program-Weatherization Assistance services are available to income-eligible homeowners. AEOA’s highly qualified Energy Auditors provide client education and perform energy audits to evaluate energy usage. AEOA’s experienced and Skilled Work Crews will then complete improvements to reduce heating costs. Examples of improvements include exterior wall and attic insulation, air sealing, and home heating systems repair. Services are free for low-income households who qualify.
MNsure Marketplace Assistance–AEOA’s certified Navigator provides free assistance to help clients achieve successful enrollment into health coverage through the MNsure Marketplace. AEOA’s Navigator provides assistance to any consumer who contacts them for help and complies with MNsure’s data privacy and security standards requirements.
Phone
- 218-623-3033
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- Norlen Industrial Park
2124 10th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Amy.Renne@aeoa.org
Agate Bay Assisted Living, LLC
414 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-6174
Barross Cottage Barross Cottage II
401 South Avenue 806 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8018 Phone: 218-834-8098
Carefree Living
36 Bell Circle
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-226-3524
Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-0849
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
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Income-based housing for elderly and/or individuals with disabilities. Obtain an application on-site. Apartments are unfurnished but have stove and refrigerator and community laundry. Operated through the Two Harbors Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Phone
- 218-834-2728
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- 505 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Board and Lodge with Special Services.
Phone
- 218-834-0712
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- 426 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Churches United in Ministry (CHUM) offers the following services:
- Stabilization services includes the emergency shelter program for families and individuals, homeless street outreach, the Chum Drop-In Center, the Chum Clinic, family and individual case management, employment services, and benefits advocacy.
- Distributive services include two emergency food shelves and household start-up assistance for individuals and families moving from shelter to permanent housing.
- Chum 2 GO provides good quality, healthy food to those who do not have easy access to transportation.
- Congregational outreach, advocacy and organizing encourages policymakers to respond better to the needs of low- and no-income people, particularly those who are experiencing homelessness or hunger, or who experience racial inequity.
- Provide longer-term housing for individuals transitioning from homelessness.
Phone
- 218-720-6521
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- 102 West 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Community Services
- Community Services-Offering area resources in situations of homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment and mental health. No case management commitment; use as often or as little as needed. Assistance with hygiene products, household goods, mailboxes for people experiencing homelessness, free telephone line, bus tokens, and gas vouchers (call for program requirements). Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-3pm.
- Hygiene Unit-Including showers (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels included), toilets, and sinks. Come to the parking lot doors and you will be greeted by Damiano staff. Drop-ins welcome.
- Health Realization-Cognitive skills-based program that helps individuals manage stress in a positive way. Open to all individuals on Wednesdays at 7pm; women only meetings are Sundays at 7pm (please arrive 15-minutes early for both programs as building doors are locked when the meeting begins).
Clothing and Household
- Clothes that Work-Free clothing for low income individuals that are seeking employment or are employed and need clothing (must provide ID and proof of employment). Also provides accessories, hygiene and beauty products. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
- Free Store: Free clothing and household goods. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
Food Community Kitchen:
- Continental Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am (daily)
- Lunch 11:30am-1pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Dinner 5pm-6pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Kids’ Kitchen: Kids ages 6+, no adult needed. Provides healthy meals, nutritional education, and a safe place for kids after school and during the summer. Kids Kitching Programming is offered Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm (meal is served from 4pm-5pm). Go to the 2nd Avenue West entrance of the Damiano Center and ring the doorbell.
Phone
- 218-722-8708
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- 206 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Subsidized housing (Section 8) for elderly (62+) or individuals with disabilities. Offering four, two-bedroom units and 37 one-bedroom units. Apartments are unfurnished, but come with a stove, refrigerator and community laundry. Rent is 30% of adjusted income, plus electric. Security deposit is 30% adjusted income. Applications available on-site.
Phone
- 218-834-5441
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- 101 3rd Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- harborpoint@paramark.us
Works with qualified social service agencies to provide coordinated support services along with rental assistance support. The goal is to break the cycle of long-term homelessness and achieve housing stability.
Phone
- 651-645-0676
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- 2446 University Avenue W
Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55114
A non-profit Minnesota tenant advocacy organization. Confidential, free and lost-cost legal, educational, and advocacy service so tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.
Phone
- 612-728-5767
- 866-866-3546
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Owns, operates and administers Section 8 programs in Lake County.
Phone
- 218-529-6300
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- 222 E 2nd Street, 1st Floor
Duluth, MN 55816
Find help locating section 8 housing, housing for senior or the disabled, information on how to stay in current housing, system resources for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. You can sort by City or County.
Phone
- 612-522-2500
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- info@housinglink.org
Search for housing using filters such as distance from a certain point, amount of rent, number of bedrooms, building type, accessibility, and whether pets are allowed. You may also limit searches to subsidized housing or housing for seniors, persons with a disability or veterans.
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- 612-522-2500
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- info@housinglink.org
Crisis
- Safe Place-provide immediate support to youth in a crisis. We partner with libraries, fire stations, bus transit and other community organizations that display big yellow Safe Place signs in their windows to signal to youth that they are a safe place to get immediate help.
- Duluth Runaway & Homeless Youth Services-Emergency hotline (218-626-2726) to talk to someone if you are thinking about running away, having a friend who has run away and is looking for help, you have run away and want to talk to your parents but aren’t sure how, or you are worried about a friend and want information on how to help them.
Housing
- Bethany Crisis Shelter-Bethany Crisis Shelter offers short-term, emergency housing for youth 17 years and younger. Referral by county social worker, court, or law enforcement. Provides supervised daily living, homebound education, recreational programming, weekly discussion groups, counseling, transportation and emergency foster care.
- Host Homes-Program that matches young people ages 18-24 with caring and consistent adults who have a spare bedroom to offer in their home.
- Another Door Emergency Housing Program-Program for young adults age 18-24 experiencing homelessness, offers short term housing and support to develop a plan.
- LSS Renaissance-Transitional housing (up to 18 months) for youth 16-21 years old. While there, youth will develop skills to live independently.
- Supportive Apartments-Offers long-term housing paired with supportive services for youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness and meet MN guidelines for homelessness.
- Center for Changing Lives-Located at 1422 East Superior Street, Duluth. Phone 218-529-2230. Offers many options to youth with regards to homelessness.
Health Care
- Teen Health Clinic-Offers free walk-in wellness services including health screenings for teens and young adults who are 13-24 years old. Located at The Center for Changing Lives Duluth, 1422 East Superior Street, Duluth.
Education
- Oh No Eighteen! (ONE) Independent Living Skills-This independent living skills program includes education, support and case management for young people who are about to transition out of foster care. We work with youth to provide life skills training to assist with a successful transition to adulthood.
Children’s Services
- Supervised Visits-Conducts supervised visits for families referred by counties and courts, as well as providing fee-based supervised visits for families who seek them independently. Flexible scheduling at various locations throughout Duluth and surrounding area. Phone 218-391-9561 for more information or see http://www.lssmn.org/youth/duluth/supervised-visits/.
- Bethany Crisis Nursery-Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children birth through age 12. Also provides crisis support and information and referrals. Located at 1422 East Superior Street, (phone: 218-302-6879).
- Clothing Room-Offers baby clothes (newborn to size 7 in kids), diapers/wipes, blankets, hygiene products and other baby equipment (items are donated, so selection varies) to those in need free of charge. Call 218-302-6879 for an appointment.
- Teen Closet-Offers free new and gently used clothing for youth ages 13-21. Teen closet is open Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or call 218-481-5184 for an appointment time. Located on the third floor of the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E Second Street, Duluth.
- Child Care-Temporary, emergency care for up to three days for children infancy through 12 years. Available day and night.
Groups
- Together for Youth-A community outreach and support group for LGBTQ youth.
Financial
- Working with families and individuals to solve debt and financial problems. Assists in setting up a realistic budget and payment plan to fit individual needs.
Phone
- 218-529-2222
- 888-577-2227 (financial line)
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- Suite 600
424 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Offers transitional housing and permanent supportive housing for homeless Veterans. The program is designed to provide Veterans with holistic, housing-related assistance.
Veteran employment and training services help Veterans create a resume, address barriers, receive career coaching, job search assistance, and refers Veterans to Veteran-friendly employers.
The Vetlaw program offers free Veteran legal aid and resources for all Minnesota Veterans. Our legal services include representation, community legal clinics, referrals, and phone services regarding Minnesota law. Please call 651-200-4750 or email vetlaw@mac-v.org to schedule time with a staff attorney.
Phone
- 218-722-8763
- 833-222-6228
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- 5209 Ramsey Street
Duluth, MN 55807
- mac-v@mac-v.org
Find Safe Harbor shelters and housing programs across the state for sexually exploited youth.
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A web-based means of finding information about education, services for people with disabilities, senior services, waiver services, unemployment, housing/homelessness, health care, transportation, jobs and money management.
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- 800-333-2433 (Senior Linkage Line)
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Provides high quality skilled nursing care to eligible veterans or spouses of veterans. A special care unit is available for dementia residents. Services include:
Individualized Care Services
- Skilled Nursing Care, including Specialized Dementia Care
- Medical Service with 24-hour Nursing Care
- Social Services
- Individualized Recreational Services
- Rehabilitation Services, including Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Large Rehabilitation Gym for Specialized Programming or Independent Activity
- Mental/Behavioral Health Service
- Chaplain and Spiritual Care Service
- Nutritional Service
- Pharmaceutical Service
- Transportation Service Locally and to Duluth
- Barber and Beauty Services
- Activities that Utilize our Natural Resources
- Large Game Room
- Craft Shop
- Outdoor Activities
- Resident Council
- Family Council
- Spouse Support Group
- Community Connections
- Volunteer Services
Phone
- 218-353-8700
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- 56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program-Improves access for homeless Veterans.
Phone
- 877-424-3838
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Services include:
- 24-hour crisis services
- Legal, sexual assault and relationship abuse advocacy
- Healthy relationship advocacy and education
- Prevention and intervention tools and resources
- Safety planning
- Resources and referrals
- Law enforcement and medical appointment accompaniment
- Clothing, household and personal care items
- Community outreach and education
- Community resource library
- Supportive and Transitional Housing (New Beginnings, LLC)
- Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation program
Stronger Together is a support group for people who have experienced harmful relationships. Group meets Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm at North Shore Horizons.
Phone
- 218-834-5924
- 866-223-1111 (crisis line)
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- 127 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- info@northshorehorizons.org
The Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8374
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
Minnesota Veterans Home
56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-353-8700
https://mn.gov/mdva/homes/silver-bay/
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Resourceful is a free community resource guide to help you find free and reduced cost services near you:
- Food
- Housing
- Goods
- Transit
- Health
- Money
- Care
- Education
- Work
- Legal
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Income-based (Section 8) housing for families. Applications taken on site. Offering two-bedroom (minimum two people, max four persons, no more than 2 adults) and three-bedroom (minimum 3 people, maximum six people, no more than two adults) occupancy. Two handicap units (one level) available. All other units are two levels with upstairs bathroom. Apartments are unfurnished, but come with a stove, refrigerator and washer/dryer hookups.
Phone
- 218-595-1018
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- 1425 9th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Safe Haven provides services to women, children and all survivors whose lives have been affected by physical, emotional, sexual and economic abuse. Provides an emergency shelter, legal advocacy, safely planning, self-sufficiency, support groups, youth advocacy and community education.
Phone
- 218-623-1000 (Resource Center)
- 218-728-6481 (24-hour crisis line)
- 218-728-6481 (Shelter)
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- 414 W 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Substance abuse treatment, transitional housing or halfway house for Native American young adults and adults. Must have tribal affiliation.
Phone
- 218-727-7699 (Thunderbird House)
- 218-879-6731 (Mash-ka-wisen)
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- Thunderbird-Wren Halfway House
9302 Idaho Street
Duluth, MN 55808 - Mash-ka-wisen Treatment Center
1150 Mission Road
Sawyer, MN 55780
- admissions@mashkawisen.com
Owns, operates and develops public housing (Bayview Terrace). Applications available on-site. Does not provide Section 8 vouchers; contact the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth to apply.
Phone
- 218-834-2728
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- 505 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Single Family Housing programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.
Through the program options below, USDA Rural Development offers qualifying individuals and families the opportunity to purchase or build a new single family home with no money down, to repair their existing home, or to refinance their current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances. There are also programs to assist non-profit entities in their efforts to provide new homes or home repair to qualifying individuals and families.
For Home Buyers
- Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans-Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low and very low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
- Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program-The Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program assists approved lenders in providing low and moderate-income households the opportunity to own adequate, modest, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings as their primary residence. Eligible applicants may purchase, build, rehabilitate, improve or relocate a dwelling in an eligible rural area with 100% financing. The program provides a 90% loan note guarantee to approved lenders in order to reduce the risk of extending 100% loans to eligible rural homebuyers – so no money down for those who qualify!
For Homeowners
- Home Repair Loans and Grants-Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.
Phone
- 651-602-7800
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- 375 Jackson Street
Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55101-1853