CityLiving Program
Geographic Service Area:
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Program Details:
Available for first-time homebuyers
Purchase price and income limits apply
CityLiving is a program sponsored by the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul that provides mortgage financing and also offers special assistance for down payment and closing cost. The program is restricted to first-time homebuyers (meaning you have not owned a home in the last three years), unless the house is located in a target area* or unless one of the borrowers is qualified veteran. Purchase price and income limits apply. Click here to see a list of participating lenders.
*A participating lender will be able to determine whether a house is in a target area based on the census tract.
For more information
For information, call 612-673-5289 in Minneapolis or 651-266-6712 in Saint Paul, or visit CityLiving Frequently Asked Questions.
Homebuyer Stories
The Perfect House at the Perfect Price
Vicky Richardson has three kids and staffs the front desk at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis. She’s spent most of her life in the city, but for just over a year had rented a home in Edina through the housing program of Third Way Network, until she found out her unit would no longer be available. Third Way connected her with some resources for finding a new place, and the City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT) was one of them.
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