| First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit |
| Legislative changes in November 2009 expanded and extended the credit and also added documentation requirements for claiming the credit. [Read more...] |
| Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) |
As one of the largest housing program providers in the State of Minnesota, the Dakota County CDA offers a variety of programs aimed at assisting households with rental and homeownership needs.
The CDA's homeownership programs include homebuyer education, mortgage loans, down payment assistance, and a variety of home improvement loans. To find out more about these programs visit their website: www.dakotacda.org.
The CDA's rental assistance programs include the Section 8 Rental Assistance, Scattered Site Housing, and the Family Townhome Program, as well as a program designed specifically for seniors.
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| Habitat for Humanity |
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Mission: To eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. www.tchabitat.org
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| Mortgage/Financing Resources |
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Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
The Minnesota Homes Division of MHFA is here to help Minnesotans achieve successful homeownership through low interest home mortgage, home improvement and property rehabilitation loans, down payment assistance, homeowner training, and support for community development and revitalization efforts. MHFA has affordable loans so YOU CAN own or fix a home of your own.
Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP) is a first time homebuyer loan
program that helps low to moderate income Minnesotans to buy a home. The interest rates are below market rates and available to Minnesotans based on their income. Income and Home Price Limit Tables are linked below. Find out today how you can be on the road to homeownership with the Minnesota Mortgage Program.
Community Fix-Up Fund is available to help community's address their home improvement needs and objectives. In cooperation with a local partner, Minnesota lenders who participate in the Fix-Up Fund are eligible to apply for access to these program funds in a designated community.
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| Rental Resources |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Answers to your questions regarding subsidized housing for both low and moderate-income households and tools to find available housing available here.
HousingLink - Affordable rental housing information serving the seven-county
metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.
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| Remodeling Resources |
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The Citizen’s Guide to Home Building and Remodeling
If you are planning to build or have work done on your home, consider reading this Guide to Home Building and Remodeling from the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. This publication gives guidelines for selecting a contractor and writing a home improvement contract, as well as a highlight of Minnesota’s Mechanics Lien Law.
Hiring a Residential Building Contractor
This guide from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry offers useful information including: how to select a contractor, how to solicit bids, what to include in a contract, understanding a mechanic's lien and how to file a complaint against a contractor.
Metro Paint-a-Thon
Each year, Metro Paint-A-Thon selects the first weekend in August and rallies volunteer teams to paint the homes of low-income seniors and people with disabilities. It serves the Twin Cities seven-county metro area. Visit the web site to apply or volunteer: http://gmcc.org/paint-a-thon
Home Remodeling Fair
The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce hosts a free Home Remodeling Fair annually in the spring. Contact the Chamber at www.burnsvillechamber.com or 952-952-435-6000.
EPA's Guide to Energy-Efficient Cooling and Heating
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| Senior Housing Resources |
Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)
The CDA Senior Housing Program is designed for adults age 55+. All of our buildings are beautifully decorated, offer optional one and two bedroom apartments, and are equipped with such amenities as community rooms with fireplace and kitchen, library areas, laundry facilities, and electronic entry systems.
Minnesota Senior Federation
Comprehensive list of web resources for senior housing at: www.mnseniors.net/housing/housinglinks.htm
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| Development Maps |
Age of Housing in Burnsville (.pdf file)
Housing by Type (.pdf file)
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| Web Links |
| Hometime.com |
www.hometime.com |
| Home Ownership Center |
www.hocmn.org |
| This Old House Online |
www.thisoldhouse.com |
| Practical Guide to Universal House Design (.pdf download) |
www.wilder.org/research/reports/pdf/udesign6-02.pdf |
| Remodeler Online |
www.remodelers.com |
| Remodeling Online |
www.remodeling.hw.net |
| Home & Garden Television |
www.hgtv.com |
| Kitchen-Bath.com |
www.kitchen-bath.com |
| The Green Institute |
www.greeninstitute.org |
| Dakota County Community Development Agency |
www.dakotacda.org |
| Minnesota Department of Commerce |
www.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=Commerce |
| Minnesota Housing Finance Agency |
www.mhfa.state.mn.us |
| National Association of the Remodeling Industry |
http://narimn.org |
| Builders Association of the Twin Cities |
www.paradeofhomes.org |
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