Federal funding for affordable housing activities in St. Louis, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, and Lake Counties.

St. Louis County serves as the lead agency and fiscal agent to the NE Minnesota HOME Consortium. The HOME Consortium encompasses Cook, Lake, Koochiching, Itasca, and St. Louis County (outside of Duluth).

Eligibility

Communities, housing and redevelopment authorities, and nonprofit agencies within the 5-county region excluding the Duluth city limits.

Focus Area 

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time home buyers.