First Time Home Buyers

Hennepin County Homebuyer Assistance Program

Hennepin County's Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment assistance and closing cost assistance to first-time home buyers seeking to purchase a home in Hennepin County.

First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund

The First-Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund provides down payment assistance to first-generation homebuyers seeking to purchase a home in Minnesota. 

Mortgage Programs

More information on first time home buyer mortgage funds is available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Information including the following is available:

• Minnesota City Participation Program
• Minnesota Mortgage Program
• Accessibility Home Fund
• Calculating a monthly mortgage payment

Home Buyer Education

Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH), a non-profit agency, offers a four-part home buyer education program called Home Stretch. Learn about the home buying process, determine how much home you can afford, identify and overcome barriers to homeownership, and receive a comprehensive home buyer’s guidebook.

Call 952-697-1326 or visit the Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County website for the current class schedule and fee.

Housing Rehab Deferred Loans

The City of Hopkins provides funding to assist low and moderate income homeowners in improving their homes.