See programs you qualify for
Get Matched Free →By Tyler Thompson · Licensed Real Estate Agent · Updated May 5, 2026
Homebuyer Programs in Fridley, MN (2026)
Fridley is an inner-ring Anoka County suburb just north of Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, with a population of about 30,241 and a median home price near $325,000. Fridley buyers can stack a strong package of city, state, and nonprofit assistance. The Fridley Down Payment Assistance Deferred Loan, administered by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), offers up to $10,000 for households below 80% AMI or up to $5,000 for households below 110% AMI, with 100% loan forgiveness if you still occupy the home after 30 years. Anoka County does not fund its own DPA program, but Minnesota Housing layers in a Deferred Payment Loan up to $12,500, a Monthly Payment Loan up to $18,000, and the First-Generation Homebuyer Loan up to $35,000. NeighborWorks Home Partners adds the Community Keys Plus Impact program (up to $25,000) and the Welcome Home program. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity also serves Fridley. Stacked together, these can put $40,000 to $70,000 of assistance toward a purchase here.
City Programs in Fridley
| Program Name | Type | Amount | First-Time Only | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Down Payment Assistance Deferred Loan | Forgivable Loan | Up to $10,000 for households below 80% AMI; up to $5,000 for households below 110% AMI | Yes | View → |
- Type:
- Forgivable Loan
- Amount:
- Up to $10,000 for households below 80% AMI; up to $5,000 for households below 110% AMI
- First-time only:
- Yes
State Programs in Minnesota
| Program Name | Type | Amount | First-Time Only | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program | Deferred Loan | — | Yes | View → |
| Minnesota Housing Deferred Payment Loan | Deferred Loan | — | Yes | View → |
| Minnesota Housing Monthly Payment Loan | Repayable Loan | — | No | View → |
| Minnesota Housing Start Up Program | Government-Insured Mortgage | First mortgage with as little as 3% down | Yes | View → |
| Minnesota Housing Step Up Program | Government-Insured Mortgage | First mortgage; can also be used to refinance | No | View → |
- Type:
- Deferred Loan
- First-time only:
- Yes
- Type:
- Deferred Loan
- First-time only:
- Yes
- Type:
- Repayable Loan
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Government-Insured Mortgage
- Amount:
- First mortgage with as little as 3% down
- First-time only:
- Yes
- Type:
- Government-Insured Mortgage
- Amount:
- First mortgage; can also be used to refinance
- First-time only:
- No
Federal Programs
| Program Name | Type | Amount | First-Time Only | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHA Loans | Government-Insured Mortgage | Up to FHA county loan limits ($541,287 floor to $1,249,125 ceiling for single-family in 2026) | No | View → |
| Good Neighbor Next Door (HUD) | Government Property Sale Program | 50% discount off the list price of HUD-owned homes | Yes | View → |
| Home Possible Mortgage (Freddie Mac) | Government-Guaranteed Mortgage | Up to conforming loan limits ($832,750 standard / $1,249,125 high-cost in 2026); 3% minimum down payment | No | View → |
| HomeReady Mortgage (Fannie Mae) | Government-Guaranteed Mortgage | Up to conforming loan limits ($832,750 standard / $1,249,125 high-cost in 2026); 3% minimum down payment | No | View → |
| HUD $100 Down Program | FHA-Financed HUD REO Purchase | Only $100 down payment required (vs. standard 3.5% FHA down payment). HUD may also pay up to 3% of buyer's closing costs. | No | View → |
| USDA Rural Development Loans | Government-Guaranteed Mortgage | 100% financing (no down payment required); loan amount up to appraised value | No | View → |
| VA Loans | Government-Guaranteed Mortgage | No loan limit for veterans with full entitlement (0% down at any price); partial entitlement subject to conforming limits ($832,750 standard in 2026) | No | View → |
- Type:
- Government-Insured Mortgage
- Amount:
- Up to FHA county loan limits ($541,287 floor to $1,249,125 ceiling for single-family in 2026)
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Government Property Sale Program
- Amount:
- 50% discount off the list price of HUD-owned homes
- First-time only:
- Yes
- Type:
- Government-Guaranteed Mortgage
- Amount:
- Up to conforming loan limits ($832,750 standard / $1,249,125 high-cost in 2026); 3% minimum down payment
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Government-Guaranteed Mortgage
- Amount:
- Up to conforming loan limits ($832,750 standard / $1,249,125 high-cost in 2026); 3% minimum down payment
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- FHA-Financed HUD REO Purchase
- Amount:
- Only $100 down payment required (vs. standard 3.5% FHA down payment). HUD may also pay up to 3% of buyer's closing costs.
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Government-Guaranteed Mortgage
- Amount:
- 100% financing (no down payment required); loan amount up to appraised value
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Government-Guaranteed Mortgage
- Amount:
- No loan limit for veterans with full entitlement (0% down at any price); partial entitlement subject to conforming limits ($832,750 standard in 2026)
- First-time only:
- No
Nonprofit Programs
| Program Name | Type | Amount | First-Time Only | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Keys Plus Impact Down Payment Assistance | Deferred Loan | — | No | View → |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program | Repayable Loan | Affordable mortgage with monthly payments at or below 30% of household income; option to use TruePath Mortgage on the open market or purchase a Habitat-built or Habitat-renovated home | No | View → |
| Welcome Home Down Payment Assistance | Forgivable Loan | Varies by household need | Yes | View → |
- Type:
- Deferred Loan
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Repayable Loan
- Amount:
- Affordable mortgage with monthly payments at or below 30% of household income; option to use TruePath Mortgage on the open market or purchase a Habitat-built or Habitat-renovated home
- First-time only:
- No
- Type:
- Forgivable Loan
- Amount:
- Varies by household need
- First-time only:
- Yes
How to Apply
Step 1: Check your eligibility. The Fridley DPA loan and most state and nonprofit programs require first-time homebuyer status, household income at or below program AMI thresholds, and the purchase of a primary residence in Fridley.
Step 2: Complete a Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer course. The Center for Energy and Environment, NeighborWorks Home Partners, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity all offer or accept qualifying courses.
Step 3: Get under contract early. The Fridley DPA Loan requires a signed purchase agreement and full application at least four weeks before closing.
Step 4: Contact the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to begin the Fridley DPA Loan intake. Households below 80% AMI qualify for up to $10,000; households below 110% AMI qualify for up to $5,000.
Step 5: Get pre-approved with a Minnesota Housing participating lender to layer the Start Up first mortgage with one of the state DPA loans (Deferred Payment, Monthly Payment, or First-Generation).
Step 6: Apply for NeighborWorks Home Partners assistance. Community Keys Plus Impact provides up to $25,000 for buyers in the inner five-county metro, including Anoka County.
Step 7: Find a 1-4 unit home in Fridley within all program limits. Townhomes and condominiums are eligible for the Fridley DPA Loan.
Step 8: Submit your full application package and close. Most DPA loans here are deferred or forgivable, so monthly payments stay tied to the first mortgage. The Fridley loan is fully forgiven after 30 years of owner-occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much down payment assistance can I get in Fridley?+−
Do I have to be a first-time homebuyer?+−
Does Anoka County have its own down payment assistance program?+−
What is the maximum home price?+−
What homebuyer education is required?+−
When is the Fridley DPA Loan forgiven?+−
Free eligibility check
Buying a home in Fridley? 16 programs could help.
How soon are you looking to buy?