Weatherization Assistance: This program provides energy saving services for your home. Things like caulking, weather stripping, and attic insulation are available. Weatherization will reduce your fuel costs and make you more comfortable in the winter. There is no cost to you. This program can only help you one time. It is for both low-income homeowners and renters. This program is available in all nine counties.
Perform an on-line energy audit
Loan Programs: MVAC Housing Services provides a variety of rehabilitation loans for families of low to moderate income.
Features of MVAC Rehabilitation Loans:
- Address health and safety improvements
- Deferred loans, 0% interest for owner-occupied homes
- Special loans for rental properties
- Loans for mobile homes
Call or email the nearest MVAC county office for more information about these loans:
- Small City Development Program - Contact MVAC for Availability
- Rehabilitation Loan Program
- Rental Rehab Loan
Section 8 Rental Assistance: Families and elderly persons can get help with their rent. You must rent from a private landlord. Rent and utilities will be 30% of your family income. Section 8 is available through MVAC in Faribault and Le Sueur counties.
Section 8 Administrative Plan: Administrative Plan For The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Homeless Prevention Housing Assistance: There are various programs available to help households from either becoming homeless because of an eviction, or if they are currently homeless, (by HUD’s definition) get them into permanent housing.
Family Assets for Independence (FAIM): Family Assets for Independence in MN is a long-term savings plan that helps people buy a home, pursue higher education, or begin a micro-business. Earned income that is deposited into a special savings account will be matched at a 3:1 ratio by public and private sources. Available in all nine counties.
