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Home ownership programs, like the ones below, help make St. Louis Park a stronger community. These programs expand home ownership opportunities, make home ownership more affordable and promote resident stability. 

Programs

Homes Within Reach

Homes Within Reach is a nonprofit organization that creates affordable home ownership opportunities for working households in the western suburbs of Hennepin County. The organization purchases and rehabilitates homes and then sells them to qualified low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. Using a Community Land Trust (CLT) model, the buyer only pays for the cost of the home, not the land. The CLT retains ownership of the land, leasing it to the homeowner.

Since this program began in 2007, 13 homes have been rehabilitated and sold to eligible families in St. Louis Park. 

Live Where You Work
Live Where You Work is a home ownership assistance program for employees of St. Louis Park-based businesses. The program offers grants up to $2,500 for eligible employees to put towards purchasing a home within the city. Employers are invited to contribute a matching or lesser amount to the city's contribution.
 
In addition to making home ownership more affordable, the programs aims to provide home ownership opportunities that are close to employees' jobs. This should in turn reduce commute times and fuel costs; Increase employee loyalty, retention and morale; and create a positive community environment for the homeowner and their family, the company and the city.
First-time homebuyer low-interest mortgages
Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, offers 30-year mortgages with rates approximately one percent below market rate. Household income limits apply. For more information, call 651.296.8215.  

Foreclosure prevention services and hotline

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) offers foreclosure prevention services to help homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes. The partnership is a nonprofit that works to improve the lives of low-income individuals and families in Hennepin County. Their foreclosure prevention services provide information, advocacy, referrals to additional resources and assistance to homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage.

If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments, call the CAP-HC hotline at 952.933.1993.

Contact

Marney Olson, Assistant Housing Supervisor
952.924.2196
molson@stlouispark.org