COVID-19 and Minnesota Housing

Minnesota Housing remains open for business during COVID-19 and our programs and services are operational. Our staff is working remotely but we are still here for you! Please see our Contact Us webpage for the best ways to reach us.

This webpage provides a centralized location for all Minnesota Housing updates and information related to COVID-19. Please see below for updates from various parts of our agency as well as resources for renters and homeowners. We will continue adding to this webpage on a regular basis so check back often.

Resources for Homeowners and Renters

General Resources

United Way’s 211 provides free and confidential health and human service information for people in Minnesota, including connections to local housing services where available.
Housing and Emergency Assistance: Administered by Counties. Twin Cities residents can contact Metro HRA. Anyone in Minnesota can contact Minnesota Community Action Partnership.
Housing Discrimination and Eviction Protections:
- Check out the Minnesota Department of Human Rights resources available for tenants and homeowners who are facing hardship due to COVID-19.
- If you receive an eviction notice during the peacetime emergency, you may file a complaint through the Attorney General Online Tenant Eviction Complaint Form.
Resources for Households Impacted by COVID-19: Family Housing Fund
Department of Employment and Economic Development: Information for workers and businesses, including Unemployment Insurance and Small Business Emergency Loans.
Energy and Weatherization Assistance:
- The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Energy Assistance Program can help pay for energy bills, home heating and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.
- The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Weatherization Assistance Program can provide free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help save energy and make sure homes are a healthy and safe place to live.

Resources Specific to Homeowners

Trouble Making Mortgage Payments?

Help is available for homeowners who are worried about making their mortgage payments. Take these steps:

Contact a Certified Housing Counseling Agency. Counseling agencies can provide advice and guidance. Find a counseling agency here.
Contact the company that services your loan (the company to which you make your monthly payments). They may be able to assist if they know you need help.
- If you are unsure who services your loan, click here to access a tool that can help you figure out who owns and services your mortgage.
If U.S. Bank services your loan, please see the U.S. Bank COVID-19 Mortgage Forbearance FAQs.
Learn more about the CARES Act mortgage forbearance here.