Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab

Metropolitan Council / Dakota County CDA

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab is available to homeowners in Apple Valley, MN.

Metropolitan Council program administered by Dakota County CDA for owner-occupied rehabilitation in participating communities. Deferred loans for moderate-income homeowners to address code violations and major systems. Forgiven after 10 years.

Deferred loan with no monthly payments, forgiven after 10 years

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Apple Valley, MN, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Deferred loan up to $25,000
  • For moderate-income homeowners
  • No monthly payments required
  • Forgiven after 10 years
  • Limited funding, currently waitlisted

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(651) 675-4400

A grant-savvy contractor in Apple Valley, MN can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Apple Valley early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Limited funding, check with Dakota County CDA

Questions about this program?

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab provide in Apple Valley, MN?

Deferred loan up to $25,000.

Who qualifies for Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab in Apple Valley?

Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab is open to homeowners in Apple Valley, MN.

How do I apply for Minnesota Livable Communities Housing Rehab in Apple Valley, MN?

Apply directly with Metropolitan Council / Dakota County CDA using the official program link on this page or call (651) 675-4400. There is no middleman and no fee.

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