You are eligible if:

• You live in Minneapolis

• Your household income is 30% of the area median income

• You received a 30-day eviction notice from your landlord

Access City funds through these organizations:

• CLUES: 651-243-0688

• Isuroon: 612-389-0679

• MN Indian Women’s Resource Center: 612-728-2000

• Tenant Resource Connections: 612-767-9737

More information here.

You are eligible if:

• You live in Hennepin County

• Your household income is 30% of the area median income

• You received an eviction court summons

• Different community organization providers may have additional eligibility requirements.

How to apply:

• Go to https://renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com/

• SCROLL DOWN to where it says “Tenants Apply Today”

• Fill out the pre-screener. Note: You will need your court summons filing ID.

• Plan to attend your court hearing no matter what.

More information here.

ONE-TIME — You are eligible if:

• You have a kid in MPS (pre-K to 5th grade).

• You owe back rent or utility payments.

• You have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

ONGOING — You are eligible if:

• You have a kid in MPS at an eligible school.

• Your child is experiencing homelessness.

• Your family’s income is at or below 30% area median income.

How to apply:

• Talk to your school social worker.

• School social workers make program referrals.

• You can usually connect with the social worker for your kid’s school by calling the main school office and asking for the social worker.

More info here.

How to apply:

• Different rent funds have different requirements, funding levels, and geographic coverage areas.

• Your neighborhood association may know if there are rent funds operating in your neighborhood.

• Find your neighborhood association here: https://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressPortalApp/

The Minneapolis Green Cost Share is a city-funded program that offers grants and matching funds to property owners for projects that save energy, reduce pollution, and cut carbon emissions. The program aims to create a cleaner, more sustainable city and prioritizes projects in neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution and climate change.

The Minneapolis Condemned Tree Assistance program helps low-income residents remove and replace trees on their private property that have been officially condemned by either the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board or the City's Regulatory Services department. The program, which is funded in part by a federal grant, is designed to assist property owners who have received a notice that a dead, sick, or hazardous tree must be removed.

The City of Minneapolis provides Renovation Grants primarily through programs like the Healthy Actions for Vibrant, Equitable Neighborhoods Grant, which specifically targets the reduction of health and safety hazards like lead paint. These grants fund crucial services such as lead-based paint removal, window replacement, and other repairs aimed at creating healthier living environments. Eligibility for these assistance programs is typically based on household income and the age of the property, ensuring the grants reach those most in need of health and safety improvements.

Rebuilding Together Minnesota's programs provide critical home repairs and safety modifications to homeowners in need, focusing on low-income residents, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. The Safe at Home program specifically helps people with mobility issues by providing no-cost modifications like grab bars and ramps to improve accessibility and prevent falls, enabling them to live independently. The organization's Home Repair program addresses essential system failures and structural problems, from roofing and siding to plumbing and electrical work, with services delivered by skilled volunteers and contractors.

Hearts & Hammers provides exterior painting and home improvement assistance at NO COST to homeowners. Assistance is completed by volunteers from corporations, businesses, organizations, and churches. The majority of their work is completed in only one day.

NeighborWorks Home Partners is a nonprofit organization that helps residents in the Twin Cities buy, fix, and keep their homes. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including homebuyer education, pre-purchase counseling, down payment assistance programs, and affordable home improvement loans. The organization also partners with local municipalities to provide specialized financing options and is committed to eliminating racial disparities in homeownership rates.

The Hennepin County Home Repairs Program offers deferred, zero-interest loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners for essential home repairs and maintenance. These loans, which can be for up to $30,000, are used to address health, safety, and habitability issues such as furnace replacement, plumbing, electrical work, and roof repair. The loan is forgiven over a 15-year period as long as the homeowner continues to live in and own the home

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County provides Home Stretch workshops and one-on-one counseling to prepare residents for every step of the homebuying process. The workshops cover topics like determining home readiness, understanding mortgages, and managing finances, while the counseling sessions offer personalized action plans. These programs are designed to help low- and moderate-income individuals overcome barriers to homeownership and achieve their housing goals.

The Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program, offered through the Department of Commerce, provides free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and renters. The program's goal is to permanently reduce energy bills and improve the health and safety of homes by providing services like insulation, air leakage reduction, and furnace repair or replacement. Eligibility is often based on qualifying for the state's Energy Assistance Program, with priority given to households with senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, or children.

Are you a landlord? CenterPoint Energy provides FREE energy review and will pay at least 50% of the costs of qualifying weatherization energy conservation measures in your rental properties that are income-qualified. Have more questions? Make sure to click the link and check out there website!

Are you a homeowner? CenterPoint Energy offers the HERO program which offers qualifying homeowners a FREE energy review and will pay at least 50% of the costs for qualifying installed weatherization and high-efficiency equipment upgrades.

HESP offers free appliance replacements for outdated refrigerators, freezers, and wall/window air conditioners unit. This program is available to income-qualified homes and rental properties.