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

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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

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