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Program Details
Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.
Home Repair Financial Assistance
Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
Description
Loan program to homeowners for routine home maintenance, emergency repairs, or accessibility improvements.
Participants must meet income and other eligibility requirements.
Additional Information
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Rehab Loans assist low income homeowners in financing basic home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency or accessibility of their homes.
- There is no interest or monthly payment until you sell, transfer or move from the property or until after the 15th year.
- Basic improvements to the livability, accessibility and energy efficiency, as well as addressing lead paint hazards are eligible. Examples of repairs that may be eligible are roofing, foundations, siding, windows, heating units, electrical, plumbing, health and safety items.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Big Stone County
- Chippewa County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Yellow Medicine County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
- The property must be owner occupied
- The ownership of the property must be verified, and includes contract for deeds and life estates and trusts
- The household cannot have assets over $25,000
- The household must be current on property taxes and have current homeowner's insurance coverage on the home
- Income limits
Complete eligibility information for the Minnesota Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program is available online.
Location
719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN, 56265
Area Served
Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 320-269-6578
- TDD: 320-269-6988
- Toll Free: 800-292-5437
Websites
Other Locations
- Lac qui Parle County Office 422 5th Ave, Madison, MN, 56256
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
- Local Bus Service - Prairie Five RIDES Bus transportation within a city, county or region
- Specialized Equipment and Supplies Devices, controls, medical appliances or supplies specified in a person's support plan
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
- Transportation - Prairie Five RIDES Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
12/13/2024