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EMERGENCY: Flood information and damage reporting

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATED TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

All St. Louis County offices are open to the public. Currently, the COVID-19 Community Level is high in St. Louis County, which means facemasks are recommended inside St. Louis County buildings (and all indoor public places.)

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)

HOME-Program-Affordable Housing

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

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

Application & Forms

Please contact our department using the information found in the "Contact" pane in order to get an application.

Form 1004 - Payment Request Form-Construction (view)
Form 1005 - Payment Request Form (view)

Process & Guides

Program Announcement: St. Louis County annually announces acceptance of HOME applications through the county’s Consortium network.
Public Meeting: County staff facilitates a meeting to discuss program information, provide application forms, and announce available funding. Community and agency input is requested to funding priorities, current client needs, and any gaps in service.
Submit Application: Applicant submits application.
Review and Approve Project(s): Submitted applications are reviewed by county staff and an advisory committee that provides a funding recommendation to the St. Louis County Board.