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Minnesota Housing Veterans Services

Many state and federal programs exist to ensure that Minnesota veterans get specialized housing services. Housing related services to benefit military and Veterans include homeownership opportunities, short-term mortgage assistance, financial counseling and mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance, mortgage or rental housing assistance, and supportive housing.

To ensure services are effective and accessible for members of the military and Veterans and their families, Minnesota Housing is increasing the opportunities for military and Veterans to access:

First Time Homebuyer Program and other Loan Programs
First Time Homebuyer Loans 
Home Improvement Loans

For homebuyer education and counseling information, contact the Home Ownership Center. www.hocmn.org

Contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office - Veterans Benefit Administration - provides financial counseling, homeownership and home loan information. www.va.gov


Financial Counseling and Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program

To search for a local Foreclosure Prevention counselor in your area, contact the Home Ownership Center at www.hocmn.org

Contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office - Veterans Benefit Administration - provides financial counseling, homeownership and home loan information. www.va.gov

Mortgage or Rental Assistance
Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

Local FHPAP contacts

Contact your County Veteran Service Officer - County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) may also have flexible funding resources to assist Veterans in need or mortgage, rental, or other assistance. http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/directoryindex.htm


Affordable Rental Housing and Supportive Housing
HousingLink - resources designed to help people seeking affordable rental housing in the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area.

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans - provides assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises.

Veteran's Homes Board - serves Veterans and their spouses who qualify for skilled nursing care, board and care or transitional housing services.

Veteran's Administration Medical Center - provides medical care and can provide referrals to specialized services within the VA system of care.