Residential Redevelopment

Residential Redevelopment grants assist with demolishing residential structures or full deconstruction of homes for reuse of materials. Projects must eliminate blight, improve property maintenance, promote health and safety, reduce waste or encourage economic development. 

Important: Homeowners interested in applying, please contact their municipality. 

Contact: Danae Beaudette, Danae.Beaudette@state.mn.us or 218-735-3022.

Grant Cycle Dates: July 1, 2025 - May 29, 2026 or until program funds are substantially committed for the fiscal year, whichever occurs first. 

Eligible Applicants:  Cities, townships, nonprofits, counties, Tribal governments and governmental entities created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes within the agency's service area. within the agency's service area.

Ineligible Applicants: For-profit businesses and individual property owners.

Eligible Residential Structures Include: Single-unit residential homes, residential duplex, residential multi-unit structures, garages, sheds and barns located within a residential zone. Dilapidated cabin removal may be eligible if redevelopment plan to build new is in place. 

Ineligible Structures: Examples include, but are not limited to decks, commercial buildings or structures with insurance policy coverage.

FY26 Residential Redevelopment Grant Guidelines

Grant Application Portal and Forms

FY24 Residential Redevelopment Grant Program Evaluation

Success Story

The city of Two Harbors was awarded a Residential Redevelopment grant to demolish one blighted, vacant house that had created significant safety concerns for the neighborhood. The demolition made room for potential construction of a new home which can increase the value of surrounding properties and improve the local housing inventory.