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Rondo Inheritance Fund Downpayment Assistance Program

Administered by:

City of Saint Paul Department of Planning & Economic Development
· City · Forgivable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

,000 to 0,000 (up to 0,000 if the home is purchased within historic Rondo)

15-year deferred term loan at 0% interest. Forgiven at one-fifteenth of the loan amount each year as long as the home remains the borrower's primary residence.

Eligibility

  • Income limits:
    Up to 100% Area Median Income.
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions:
    Available to direct descendants (grandchild or great-grandchild) of a property owner whose property was acquired by MnDOT for the I-94 highway project through Rondo. Property purchased must be within Saint Paul city limits.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Rondo Inheritance Fund Downpayment Assistance Program

Step 1: Apply directly through the City of Saint Paul Inheritance Fund. Descendancy verification, HUD-approved homebuyer education, and a lender preapproval are required prior to closing.

Notes

Created to address historical displacement of Rondo residents during I-94 construction. Verify current funding status with the City of Saint Paul before relying on this assistance.

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