www.ownahomemn.org
OwnAHomeMN.org website
A web site designed to help prospective homebuyers with incomes of up to $89,500, find homes they can afford. OwnAHomeMN.org features quality single-family, condominium and townhomes built by community developers dedicated to contributing to the stability and vitality of their neighborhoods. Homes listed on the site are affordable to individuals and families earning up to $89,500 per year. The site also features information on homebuyer assistance programs and links to other resources.
www.gmhchousing.org
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC)
A Program of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC). GMHC's mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable housing for low and moderate income families, as well as assist communities with housing revitalization.
www.housingresourcecenter.org
Housing Resource Centers
Assist homeowners with flexible financing tools to complete home improvement projects Assist owners through the complex construction process when renovating their homes Assist individuals and families to become new homeowners
www.mccdmn.org
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)
The Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) MCCD is an association of community development organizations committed to expanding the wealth and resources of neighborhoods through housing and economic development initiatives.
www.hocmn.org
Home Ownership Center (HOC)
The Home Ownership Center promotes sustainable home ownership for low and moderate income Minnesotans through the development and delivery of quality, standardized education, counseling and related support services. This website lists homebuyer education courses and organizations throughout the Twin Cities Metro.
www.mnhousing.gov
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
The State Housing Agency. They help people buy their first homes or fix up their existing homes. They also help build and fix up affordable apartments, single family homes, shelters and supportive housing.
MHFA programs are delivered throughout the state by banks and other lenders, community organizations, local housing or economic development authorities, cities, counties, and for-profit and nonprofit developers.
www.mhponline.org
Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP)
Minnesota Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of nonprofits and rural communities to create, preserve, and promote affordable housing. MHP was incorporated in 1989 to unite advocates and developers from across the state in their efforts to alleviate the affordable housing crisis.
Powderhorn Residents Group (PRG) has been helping people find their way into homes since 1976. As a non-profit organization, they are here to provide quality, affordable housing and related services that contribute to neighborhood stability and family self-sufficiency. PRG provides counseling and education for first time homebuyers. And they develop quality, affordable housing in partnership with neighborhood organizations and other developers
www.tchabitat.org
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's mission is to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. Twin Cities Habitat for Habitat lists other services and process to apply for a Habitat home on this website.
www.lisc.org/twin_cities
Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Since 1980, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been the nation's largest community development support organization. Opened in 1988, Twin Cities LISC has grown to become one of the strongest, most productive LISC offices in the country. Twin Cities LISC combines corporate, government, and philanthropic support to provide Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with financial tools, technical assistance and policy support to:
• Build strong, durable organizations;
• Transform neighborhoods through physical and economic development;
• Build community beyond bricks and mortar; and
• Support a strong community development environment.
www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities
Website providing additional information, buyer process, and terminology for households with disabilities.
www.cltnetwork.org
National CLT Network
Links, news, trainings, and other important national CLT links. Organization dedicated in furthering the missions of CLTs nationally.
OTHER MINNESOTA COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS
www.cmhp.net
Central Minnesota Housing Partnership
The Central Minnesota Housing Partnership serves 16 counties in Central Minnesota which include: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wright and Wadena. They provide a variety of services including affordable rental housing, affordable homeownership opportunities (including CLT homeownership opportunities), rental housing rehab programs, homebuyer education and counseling and planning and development.
www.chaskalandtrust.com
Chaska Community Land Trust (Chaska)
Chaska CLT provides opportunities for low and moderate income persons to secure quality housing that is permanently affordable. The Chaska Community Land Trust serves the City of Chaska.
www.greaterfrogtowncdc.org
Greater Frogtown CDC (Greater Frogtown, St. Paul)
The Greater Frogtown CDC is a Community Development Corporation that takes a comprehensive approach to community development by providing many tools that emphasize ways to maintain affordable housing for low to moderate income families. It will lead in Economic Development and Community Building Activities that will improve the strength of the community and improve the image. Greater Frogtown CDC has CLT opportunities in their communities served.
www.FirstHomes.org
First Homes Community Land Trust (Rochester)
First Homes is a public/private collaborative with major investments from the Mayo Clinic and other businesses in Rochester, and additional investments from the Rochester Area Foundation and surrounding communities. First Homes provides CLT opportunities living in and the surrounding Rochester communities.
www.landtrustduluth.org
Northern Communities Land Trust NCLT (Duluth)
Northern Communities Land Trust (NCLT) is a local, non-profit, community-supported membership organization that has been working in Duluth since 1990 toward its mission of providing quality, affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income people. NCLT operates out of the community land trust model, which seeks to assist people in need of housing now, while permanently preserving affordable housing in the community for the future. NCLT works with numerous housing partners, neighborhoods, and City government to help individuals and families realize the dream of homeownership otherwise unavailable to them. NCLT provides new construction, housing rehab, developer/builders, buyer-initiated program in Duluth.
www.homeswithinreach.org
West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust/ Homes Within Reach (Suburban Hennepin County)
West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust provides affordable, permanent home ownership opportunities in suburban Hennepin County to low and moderate-income households.
www.rondoclt.org
Rondo Community Land Trust (St. Paul)
The Rondo Community Land Trust is a non-profit housing organization dedicated to creating and preserving affordable homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income households. Rondo Community Land Trust serves the city of St. Paul.
www.tworiversclt.com
Two Rivers Community Land Trust (Washington County)
Two Rivers will preserve existing housing in Washington County and provide additional affordable units through new construction.