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Home Repair Financial Assistance

719 N 7th St, Ste 302, Montevideo, MN 56265

Eligibility

* Serves Big Stone, Chippewa, La Qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties * 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.

Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Food Shelf: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
https://prairiefive.org/programs/home-repairs

Service area

Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN

Other Information

Organization Type

Community Action Partnership

Specialization

Older adults
Family
People with low income

Description

Loan program to homeowners for routine home maintenance, emergency repairs, or accessibility improvements. Participants must meet income and other eligibility requirements. MORE INFORMATION The Rehabilitation Loan/Emergency and Accessibility Loan Programs assist low income homeowners in financing basic home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency or accessibility of their homes. The Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program is available for home improvements addressing emergency conditions of the home or accessibility needs for a disabled household resident, subject to prior approval by Minnesota Housing. 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.

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.