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Hennepin County Healthy Homes · County program
Up to $30,000 as a zero-interest loan; may be forgiven if you keep living in and owning the home and do not transfer title.
Hennepin County offers homeowners zero-interest loans of up to $30,000 for home repairs and maintenance, and the loan can be forgiven if you keep living in and owning the home. The county says eligible work can include repairs like roofs, windows, doors, siding, and other health and safety fixes that can also improve disaster resilience.
Program details
How it works
Hennepin County’s Healthy Homes program offers loans for home repairs and maintenance. The county says the loans are up to $30,000, have zero percent interest, and require no monthly payments. The loans may be forgiven if you continue to live in and own the home and do not transfer the title.
What the money covers
The county’s materials say eligible repairs can include plumbing, electrical work, painting, windows, doors, siding, roof replacement, accessibility improvements, flooring, and other repairs addressing health, safety, and maintenance concerns.
Why it fits home hardening
While the program is not wildfire-specific, several covered items can help harden a home against natural disasters, especially structural issues like roof, windows, doors, and siding.
How to apply
Homeowners are directed to the Healthy Homes eligibility screening to find out if they qualify for the lead paint removal or home repair programs. If eligible, the county says it will contact applicants for next steps.
Contact
The county lists healthyhomes@hennepin.us and 612-543-4182 for information.
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