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Hennepin County HRA Homebuyer Assistance Program

Administered by:

Hennepin County HRA, administered by NeighborWorks Home Partners
· County · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Waitlist

How much assistance

Up to $30,000 for households at or below 60% AMI; up to $20,000 for households at 61-80% AMI

Zero-percent interest deferred mortgage. 15-year forgivable term for households at or below 60% AMI; 10-year forgivable term for households at 61-80% AMI.

Eligibility

  • Income limits:
    At or below 80% of HUD Minneapolis/St. Paul AMI (tiered: 60% AMI tier and 61-80% AMI tier)
  • First-time buyer required: Yes
    Borrower must not have had an ownership interest in another property for the last 3 years.
  • Geographic restrictions:
    Property must be located in Hennepin County (excludes certain cities that run their own programs).
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Hennepin County HRA Homebuyer Assistance Program

Step 1: Funding is currently exhausted and the countywide program is paused until summer 2026 per Hennepin County. Contact NeighborWorks Home Partners at 651-292-8710 or hello@nwhomepartners.org to be added to the interest list. Borrowers must complete an approved homebuyer education course (such as Home Stretch or Framework) and work with a participating lender.

Notes

Funding paused as of 2026; expected to return summer 2026. Verify current status with Hennepin County HRA or NeighborWorks Home Partners before counting on this program.

Cities Where This Program Is Available