Additional Local Resources for Home Improvement
There are some things that SRC does not provide as part of our programs. If you are looking for things like emergency repairs, help paying your bills, loans or other offerings, please check the list below for a variety of services offered by local and statewide organizations.
Maintenance and Repair Programs
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952-930-3541
Emergency Furnace Repairs 24/7 -
651-636-0797
Provides exterior home improvement assistance for Senior Citizens, Disabled Adults, and Veterans of the United States Armed Forces or their Surviving Spouse so that they may continue living independently. -
612-673-3000
Garbage removal, recycling, yard waste, parking, sewer maintenance, sidewalks, snow removal, storm and surface water management, street sweeping -
651-659-9336
Assists first time home buyers with homeowner preparation and foreclosure prevention. Maintains an in-depth housing and repairs resource list on their website at https://www.hocmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Home-Rehab-Repair-Matrix.pdf -
Northeast Minneapolis: 612-440-TOOL
Saint Paul (Midway): 651-383-7082
Low-cost access to tools, workspace and classes -
651-776-4273
Free home repairs and modifications for homeowners including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, weatherizing, cleaning, flooring, painting and siding, and landscaping -
612-588-3820
Home improvement outlet that provides low cost paint, home furnishings, and building supplies -
952-746-4046
Provides chore services including lawn mowing, snow removal and minor home repair work. Sliding scale costs
Loans for Maintenance and Repair
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Minneapolis: 612-335-5858
Saint Paul: 651-221-4462
Offers a variety of low-interest loans and grants to Minneapolis property owners, including rental property, for home repairs. -
612-521-3581
Helps owner-occupants throughout Minneapolis with home maintenance education; also provides affordable housing through grants to purchase Land Trust homes -
651-896-8215
800-710-8871
Deferred loan financing to income eligible homeowners for basic home improvements regarding the home’s safety, habitability, and energy efficiency. Emergency assistance and essential accessibility assistance. -
651-296-8844
Deferred loan financing to income eligible homeowners for basic home improvements regarding the home’s safety, habitability, and energy efficiency. Emergency assistance and essential accessibility assistance. -
NeighborWorks Home Partners’ mission is empowering individuals and communities by helping people buy, fix and keep their homes. Organization provides a home improvement workshop as well as income-qualified loans for home improvement.
Other Housing Resources
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1-866-333-2466
A service to help people with disabilities and chronic illnesses connect to community services. -
651-774-9010
Electrical Energy Assistance and weatherization services for the east metro area -
612-348-3300
Helps veterans and their families obtain benefits and services they have earned -
612-673-5095
Funds provided to finance mechanisms, purchase and rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed homes -
612-455-5100
Offers affordable housing -
1-800-333-2433
Assists seniors and disabled persons in finding any services they need -
651-207-1700
Assist seniors in making their homes safe and healthy through simple modifications (grab bars, extra railings, etc) -
612-673-2233
Makes city-owned vacant housing available for purchase
Provides financial support to individuals who want to buy and rehab a vacant house
Social Services and Related Resources
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Helps families to receive their child tax credit on their annual federal income taxes. Las instrucciones también están disponibles en español.
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1-800-657-3710
The MN Department of Commerce runs the Energy Assistance Program through a variety of county agencies. Check their webpage to find your county's EAP provider, or call for assistance. -
Where to find food assistance in your neighborhood.
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Provides free products and services to improve indoor air quality. Available to Minneapolis families who have a child with asthma.

