HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)

HOME-Program-Affordable Housing

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.

HOME-ARP

St. Louis County was notified of funding award from the American Rescue Plan Act to the HOME-ARP Program covering the HOME Consortium counties. The City of Duluth receives separate HOME-ARP funding. The HOME-ARP funding is targeted to assist qualifying individuals or households who are: (a) homeless; (b) at risk of homelessness; (c) fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or (d) at risk of housing instability or in need of services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness. This project is currently under development.

HOME-ARP Information Session Recording May 17, 2024

HOME-ARP Launch Meeting PowerPoint

HOME-ARP Program Guidelines

HOME-ARP Pre-Application

HOME-ARP Pre-Application Scoring Matrix

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan 2023

Application & Forms

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

Form 1001 - HOME Consortium Application
Form 1003 - Payment Request Form - Public Service
Form 1004 - Payment Request Form - Infrastructure and Community Facilities
Form 1005 - Payment Request Form - Housing

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.

St. Louis County HOME Affirm Marketing Guidelines