Minnesota First Time Home Buyer Programs
Welcome to the Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grants page for first time home buyers. We’re glad you’ve made your way here!
As a first time home buyer, you should be sure to check out all of the valuable information available to you in our Education Section. It’s a great primer for learning about your first home purchase!
You may also view some useful information on First Time Home Buyers Loans, including the different types of programs and mortgage lenders that may be able to help you buy your first home.
2018 Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Programs
| Statewide – Start Up for First-Time Homebuyers | $15,000 | (651) 296-8215 |
| Statewide – WHEDA Home Buyer Advantage Programs | Call for Details | (800) 334-6873 |
| Anoka County – First Time Home Buyer Program | $15,000 | (651) 296-8215 |
| Beltrami County – HRA Down Payment Assistance Program | $15,000 | (218) 444-4732 |
| Dakota County – First Time Homebuyer Program | $8,500 | (651) 675-4472 |
| East Grand Forks – Down Payment Assistance Program | $7,500 | (218) 773-2371 |
| Minneapolis (Near North and Williard Hay neighborhoods) – NRRC Down Payment Assistance | $5,000 | (651) 266-8000 |
| Minneapolis / St. Paul – NeighborhoodLIFT Down Payment Assistance | $7,500 | (651) 292-8710 |
| Ramsey County – FirstHOME Buyer Assistance Program | $10,000 | (651) 266-8000 |
| Red Lake County – Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance | $25,000 | (218) 679-3368 |
| Rochester – First Homes Down Payment Assistance | $10,000 | (507) 287-7117 |
| Woodbury – First Time Home Ownership Program | $25,000 | (651) 292-8710 |
Additional Web Based Minnesota Home Buyer resource:
- Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) – resources for housing education and programs
- Minnesota USDA Rural Development Loan – no down payment required on home purchase in rural areas.
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