Housing Resource Programs

Resources for Homeowners

Home buyer assistance
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) - Helps homeowners find funding to fix their homes.
Hearts and Hammers - A private non-profit organization that provides exterior painting and home improvement assistance for seniors and the physically disabled.
Minnesota Home Ownership Center - If you are a homeowner who is having trouble paying your mortgage or facing foreclosure, this organization can give you a hand.
Ramsey County Foreclosure and Foreclosure prevention - Includes federal program details, as well as other resources for homeowners.
Ramsey County Rehab Programs - For deferred loan programs to fix up homes.

Rental Assistance Information
Fair Housing and Tenant Rights Information
HousingLink - Find rental housing in Maplewood and throughout Minnesota.
HOME Line - This is a nonprofit Minnesota statewide tenant advocacy organization with many online resources for renters.
Minnesota Attorney General’s Office - The office’s website contains a section on Landlord and Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities. The city cannot act as a tenant advocate or provide legal advice to tenants or landlords.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services - Free legal resources to low-income and seniors (60+) in a full range of civil matters.
Ramsey County District Court - Minnesota Statute 504B.385 allows renters to file a Rent Escrow Action against their landlord if they are not maintaining the property. The Second District Court can give you more information on how to do this; call 651-266-8230.