News from HomeHelpMN
Updated program rules
HomeHelpMN adopted program changes last week that expand eligibility. The changes took effect on Friday, August 12:
- The cap on assistance was increased to $50,000 per household. The prior limit was $35,000.
- There is no longer a time restriction on past-due expenses. Previously, expenses had to be incurred after January 21, 2020.
For applications being processed, the new criteria will be used and no additional action is needed.
Applicants who were previously denied but are still in need of assistance and meet eligibility criteria may request their case be reopened by calling 800.388.3226.
Applications accepted while funds are available
HomeHelpMN also lifted the August application deadline earlier this month. Homeowners with past-due mortgage payments and other eligible housing expenses can apply for assistance as long as funds remain.
While there is no application deadline, homeowners with past-due expenses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The HomeHelpMN dashboard is available on the program website.
To begin an application or learn more, visit HomeHelpMN.org or call 800.388.3226.
Homeowners at risk of foreclosure:
HomeHelpMN prioritizes applications for homeowners at imminent risk of foreclosure and housing displacement. We communicate with third-party vendors to establish the vendor as payees and inform them of the homeowner’s application for assistance to pay the amounts past due.
Homeowners can apply even if they are in discussions with their mortgage servicer about a loss mitigation workout, are in forbearance, or are in active foreclosure.
The team has assisted in postponing 28 lot rent evictions and 63 sheriff sale dates, to allow time for cases to be processed and third parties to receive payments.
Español: Si tiene alguna pregunta, necesita servicios de interpretación o necesita asistencia, puede comunicarse con el centro de llamadas del programa HomeHelpMN llamando al 800.388.3226, de lunes a sábado, de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. (hora estándar del Centro).
Soomaali:. Haddii aad qabto su'aalo, aad u baahantahay adeegyo turjubaan ama aad u baahantahay gargaar, waxaad la soo xiriiri kartaa Xarunta Wicista HomeHelpMN 800.388.3226, Isniinta ilaa Sabtida, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST.
Hmoob: Yog tias koj muaj lus nug, xav tau neeg txhais lus los yog xav tau kev pab, koj yeej hu tau rau lub chaw teb xov tooj ntawm HomeHelpMN tus xov tooj 800.388.3226, hnub Monday txog hnub Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST.
About HomeHelpMN
Minnesota homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have past-due housing expenses may be eligible for financial assistance to bring their payments current.
Applications for assistance can be submitted online at HomeHelpMN.org or over the phone at 800.388.3226. The website and application are available in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong. The call center supports these languages and more. Call center hours are from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The HomeHelpMN program dashboard is available on the program website.
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