Minnesota Homeowner Grants

Minnesota Start Up Program

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

Minnesota Start Up Program provides assistance to eligible homeowners

Minnesota Homestead Market Value Exclusion

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Homestead Market Value Exclusion provides assistance to eligible homeowners

Minnesota Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusion

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Minnesota Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusion provides assistance to eligible homeowners

Start Up Loan Program

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Minnesota's primary first-time homebuyer program offering competitive fixed-rate mortgages with down payment and closing cost assistance.

Up to $425K

Step Up Loan Program

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Designed for previous homeowners who want to move up or relocate, offering competitive rates with down payment assistance.

Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

MN Housing Authority

Overview:A dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit worth up to $2,000 annually, reducing your tax bill every year you live in the home.

Community Lands Program

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Specialized financing for American Indian homebuyers purchasing on tribal trust land or in Indigenous communities.

Rehabilitation Loan Program

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Financing for necessary home repairs and improvements for current homeowners with Minnesota Housing mortgages.

Fix Up Fund

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Low-cost loans and deferred loans for low-income homeowners to make critical home repairs.

Property Tax Relief Programs

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Minnesota offers several property tax relief programs for qualifying homeowners.

Up to $300K

Minnesota Energy Efficiency Programs

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Programs through Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) and utilities offer extensive energy efficiency assistance.

Up to $4K

Tribal Homeownership Program

MN Housing Authority

Overview:Specialized support for American Indian homebuyers and homeowners in Minnesota.

National Programs Available in Minnesota (53)

USDA Section 502 Direct Home Loans

USDA Rural Development

Zero down payment, subsidized interest rate mortgages for low and very low-income rural homebuyers unable to obtain conventional financing.

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Grant up to $130,780 (FY 2026) for severely disabled veterans to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disabilities.

Up to $131K

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

U.S. Department of Energy

Federal and state-funded program providing free energy efficiency improvements to low-income homeowners, reducing utility bills and improving home comfort and safety.

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans & Grants

USDA Rural Development

Federal program providing loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for very low-income homeowners to repair homes in rural areas.

FHA Title II Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase

Federal Housing Administration

Reverse mortgage for seniors purchasing a new primary residence

HUD Homeownership Voucher Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Monthly homeownership assistance for low-income families

USDA Rural Housing Site Loan Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Loans to develop building sites for low-income families in rural areas

Up to $500K

VA Vendee Loan Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA financing for purchasing VA foreclosed properties

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door - Law Enforcement

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Half-price homes for law enforcement officers in revitalization areas

Up to $200K

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door - Teachers

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Half-price homes for K-12 teachers in revitalization areas

Up to $200K

Fannie Mae HomeReady Mortgage

Fannie Mae

Low down payment mortgage for low to moderate-income borrowers

Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgage

Freddie Mac

Low down payment options for low to moderate-income families

USDA Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Grants

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grants for very low-income seniors to remove health and safety hazards

Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs (Local)

Various State and Local Housing Authorities

Federal tax credit on mortgage interest through local programs

FHA Condominium Loan Program

Federal Housing Administration

Mortgage insurance for purchasing condominiums

Up to $800K

FHA Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance (203(h))

Federal Housing Administration

Mortgage insurance for disaster victims to rebuild/purchase

Up to $500K

HUD Section 251 Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Federal Housing Administration

Insured adjustable rate mortgages with caps

Up to $800K

VA Loan Assumption

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Allows qualified buyers to assume existing VA loan

USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Grants and loans for renewable energy systems in rural areas

Up to $20K

FHA Growing Equity Mortgage (GEM)

Federal Housing Administration

Mortgage with increasing payments to build equity faster

HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeownership Assistance

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Local programs using CDBG funds for homeownership

Up to $25K

Section 8 Homeownership Vouchers

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Use Section 8 voucher toward mortgage payments

HOPE for Homeowners

Federal Housing Administration

Mortgage refinance for underwater homeowners

Up to $500K

FHA Graduated Payment Mortgage

Federal Housing Administration

Lower initial payments that increase over time

Up to $700K

VA Cash-Out Refinance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Refinance to access home equity for improvements

HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Mortgage guarantee for Native American homebuyers on trust land

USDA Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Technical assistance grants for self-help housing programs in rural areas

FHA Title I Property Improvement Loan

Federal Housing Administration

Insured loans for home improvements and repairs

Up to $25K

VA Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Grants for disabled veterans to make home modifications

Up to $7K

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Internal Revenue Service

Tax credit for residential solar energy system installation

Up to $100K

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program

U.S. Department of Energy

Free weatherization services for low-income homeowners

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door - Firefighter/EMT

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

50% discount on HUD homes for firefighters and EMTs

Up to $150K

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer

Fannie Mae

Up to 3% closing cost assistance for Fannie Mae-owned homes

Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA direct home loans for Native American veterans on trust land

Up to $417K

FHA 203(b) Mortgage Insurance

Federal Housing Administration

Mortgage insurance for home purchase with low down payment

Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Internal Revenue Service

Federal tax credit for solar, wind, geothermal systems

FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)

Federal Housing Administration

Helps homebuyers and homeowners finance energy efficiency improvements as part of their FHA-insured mortgage.

Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Provides 50% discount on HUD-owned homes for law enforcement officers, teachers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

Up to $150K

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Allows housing choice voucher participants to use assistance toward homeownership costs including mortgage payments.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal Government

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Federal Government

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

FHA Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance

Federal Government

FHA Section 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Federal Government

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA Section 502 Direct Loan Program

Federal Government

USDA Section 502 Direct Loan Program

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grants

Federal Government

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grants

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program

Federal Government

VA Home Loan Guaranty Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federal Government

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federal Government

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Federal Government

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) & Title VI Loan Guarantee

local TDHE Programs Available New construction assistance Housing rehabilitation Down payment assistance Title VI loan guarantees Rental assistance Assistance Amount Varies by tribe and program

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) & Title VI Loan Guarantee

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) - Reverse Mortgage

Federal Government

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) - Reverse Mortgage

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

FHA-insured mortgage that includes funds to purchase and rehabilitate a home in a single loan with low down payment.