Applications must be submitted by noon Friday, April 4, 2025.

Types of development

You can build 1 to 3 unit homes on empty lots in the Near North and Camden neighborhoods. The homes will be paid for with special funding and will be for families making 80% or less of the area’s average income.

• City owned lot
• Privately owned lot 

Guidelines

See program guidelines

Required to apply

Complete the Minneapolis Homes Financing NOFA intake form

To apply, you must submit the following documents.

• Application
• Address preference list
• Proforma specific to homeownership
• Documentation of financing, including:
  • Pre-approval letter from lender on letterhead dated within 90 days
  • Bank statements within 30 days
  • Pending listing with amount of net sales proceeds expected
• Construction plans, including
  • Floor plans
  • Elevations
  • Proposed layout
  • Affirmative Action Plan
• Eligible applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply for CHDO or CBDO certification
  • CHDO certification form (non-profits only)
  • CBDO certification form (non-profits and private)