Housing
Housing Resources
Renter Resources
Multi-Family Affordable housing units (i.e. apartments) in the City of Edina.
Develops affordable housing communities with onsite services for families, seniors and individuals with special needs in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area
1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul MN 55116
651-291-1750
St. Paul MN 55116
651-291-1750
Free Renter Workshops & Counseling for residents of Hennepin County. Learn your rights as a renter and get support from a counselor to help with budgeting and working with a landlord.
HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.
English: 612-728-5767
Spanish: 612-255-8870
Somali: 612-255-8860
Hmong: 612-255-7104
English: 612-728-5767
Spanish: 612-255-8870
Somali: 612-255-8860
Hmong: 612-255-7104
Affordable housing resources and information for renters, landlords, researchers and policy makers. Search for available housing units.
612-522-2500
Housing Choice Voucher program, rental assistance. HRAs for Edina are managed by Metro HRA.
390 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-602-1000
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-602-1000
If you have an eviction notice contact Legal Aid for help. Supports low income households or, seniors age 60 or older or living with disability. Also supports other civil legal aid issues.
1-877-696-6529
Directory of housing options and resources for seniors in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area.
Tenant Resource Connection
Support finding resources for those with an eviction notice.
612-767-9737
Homeowners/Homebuyers Resources
Affordable Ownership Preservation Program
City of Edina homeowners looking to sell their single-family house, have an opportunity to preserve it and avoid a developer teardown.
City of Edina homeowners looking to sell their single-family house, have an opportunity to preserve it and avoid a developer teardown.
2nd Mortgage Home Program for those seeking affordable housing in Edina
First Generation Homebuyer Program. Assistance from this program is paused as of Jan 31, 2025. Adequate funding is required before reopening.
First Generation Homebuyer Program. Assistance from this program is paused as of Jan 31, 2025. Adequate funding is required before reopening.
Edina Housing Foundation
4801 W 50th St
Edina, MN 55424
952-833-9578
4801 W 50th St
Edina, MN 55424
952-833-9578
Home Stretch Workshops & Homebuyer Counseling
Homeowners in Edina may qualify for up to $30,000 to make repairs or necessary improvements to your home. Managed by the Center for Energy & Environment.
612-335-5884
612-335-5856- Espanol
612-335-5884
612-335-5856- Espanol
First time homebuyer program for Health Care professionals, Teachers & Educators and City of Edina employers. Offers down payment assistance for those working in the City limits of Edina. This programs is new as of November 2025
Homebuyer assistance fund is available to Hennepin County residents looking to purchase their first home.
651-292-8710
651-292-8710
Homes with Reach creates and preserves affordable homeownership for work-force families living and working in the suburban communities of Hennepin County.
5100 Thimsen Avenue, Suite 120
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-401-7071
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-401-7071
Offering low or no interest loans of up to $30,000 for home repairs and maintenance. Eligibility depends on your household size and type of repair needed.
612-543-4182
612-543-4182
Assist homeowners with the removal of discriminatory covenants to their homes.
Foreclosure Advisors, Homebuyer Advisors, Homebuyer Workshops, Refinance Advisors,
Learn about available programs and resources for homeowners and renters
Offers eligible homeowners in Minnesota assistance with Home Repairs and Home Safety and Fall Prevention modifications for older adults or those living with a disability. Household income must be below 50% Area Median Income.
Support for residents age 60+ with a variety of indoor and outdoor support to help maintain your home.
952-746-4046
Financial Resources
Apply online to see if you qualify for assistance from your County. This single application will determine if you qualify for a range of programs.
VEAP works with households who:
• Live in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield or South Minneapolis zip codes 55410, 55417, and 55419.
• Live in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield or South Minneapolis zip codes 55410, 55417, and 55419.
• Applicants must meet program guidelines for income and expenses
• Have lost income (from employment, self-employment, or any other source) or had an unexpected expense that resulted in financial crisis
• Have lost income (from employment, self-employment, or any other source) or had an unexpected expense that resulted in financial crisis
Households are eligible irrespective of immigration or documentation status.
If you are out of VEAP’s service area, please contact United Way or your county of residency.
Community Action Partnerships of Hennepin County
Renters: Limited one-time assistance (in a 24 month period) is available for rental deposit & 2 months of rent OR assistance with up to 3 months of past rent due. Also provides Renter Rights Workshops.
Renters: Limited one-time assistance (in a 24 month period) is available for rental deposit & 2 months of rent OR assistance with up to 3 months of past rent due. Also provides Renter Rights Workshops.
Emergency Rental Assistance for Minneapolis Residents
Emergency financial assistance for residents in South Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs including Edina. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Fridays by appointment only between 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Shelter Resources
If you are new to the system or have not received shelter within the last 90 days, call the Hennepin Shelter Hotline first: 612-204-8200. and press 1
If you have previously been placed at a Minneapolis adult shelter: call For all others call 612-204-8200 and press 2 for directly.
Simpson Administrative Office
Lower lobby
160 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405
Mondays 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hennepin Shelter Hotline
612-204-8200
612-204-8200
Hennepin Shelter Hotline serves Hennepin County residents who are seeking emergency shelter by helping them find a safe, temporary place to stay while they work on next steps toward stable housing. A person or family should contact Hennepin Shelter Hotline if: They are 18 years or older & They are seeking emergency shelter.
8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday & 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. weekends & holidays **callers outside of these hours will be directed to United Way’s 2-1-1
Youth Services Network
The Youth Services Network helps young people (24 years and younger) find a safe, temporary place to stay. This website shows shelter availability for youth shelters in the Metro.
The Youth Services Network helps young people (24 years and younger) find a safe, temporary place to stay. This website shows shelter availability for youth shelters in the Metro.
A person should visit the Youth Services Network website if:
-
They are 24 years or younger
-
They don’t have a safe place to sleep tonight
Downloadable and orderable guidebooks for Minneapolis & St Paul.
Website to find shelter listings in and around Minneapolis (National Directory).