Rental Resources
Not ready to buy? No problem. Homeownership isn’t right for everyone, nor is it right at every stage in life. The following resources can help you to find affordable rental options in the Twin Cities.
Search HousingLink's database of affordable apartment vacancies
Additional Resources:
Housing Authority Waiting List for Metro Area Counties - maintained by HousingLink
Resources for Renters Whose Landlords Are Facing Foreclosure
More and more, the foreclosure crisis impacting the state is affecting renters whose landlords are in foreclosure. As a renter, it is difficult to know what your rights and responsibilities are in this situation. There are resources available to help.
- Tenants in Foreclosure: Common Questions and Answers - HOME Line
- Foreclosure resources for renters - HousingLink
- Tenants in Foreclosure: Know Your Next Move (en Espanol)- Family Housing Fund
Homebuyer Stories
Volunteer Program Restores a Beloved Family Home
Longtime St. Paul residents Larry and Beverly Halcomb recently found themselves caught in a predicament many homeowners come to dread: the need for immediate, extensive home repair. The need became more and more apparent even as the possibility of seeking financial help grew more and more slim, until the Halcombs happened to notice an advertisement in their community newsletter describing the requirements for A Brush With Kindness; Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s home restoration program that pairs low-income homeowners with volunteers.
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