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Strengthen Minnesota Homes
Minnesota Department of Commerce, Energy Division · State program
The state will provide grants to homeowners to replace roofs with stronger materials that help protect against extreme wind and hail. The program is currently not accepting applications and is expected to open in early 2027.
Program details
How it works
Strengthen Minnesota Homes is a Minnesota state grant program for homeowners. The program’s purpose is to help homeowners replace their roofs with materials that protect homes against extreme weather, especially high winds and hail.
What the money covers
The official program page says the program helps homeowners replace their roofs with materials that will protect homes against extreme weather like high winds and hail. The page does not provide a dollar amount on the public-facing summary page.
Amounts and matching
The public page does not state a grant amount, reimbursement structure, or matching requirement.
How to apply
The page says the program is not currently accepting applications. It says applications will only be accepted once the program officially opens, and retroactive applications cannot be considered.
Timing and deadlines
As of the page update dated 2026-07-01, the program is not open. The site says the state is building a network of FORTIFIED-certified contractors and evaluators to support implementation in early 2027.
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