Has your housing situation been affected by wildfires or extreme weather

Housing Resources for Households Affected by Extreme Weather in Minnesota

If recent tornados, wildfires, major storms or flood damage affected you or someone you know, please see below for possible resources.

Check the Becker County Emergency Preparedness website for information under Home Re-entry (Disaster Recovery)
Visit the Becker County Sheriff’s Office social media for updates: Becker County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Mower County residents should complete an Initial Damage Assessment form to report property damage
Check the Mower County website for information, call 507.437.9737 or email casey.lind@co.mower.mn.us

Rental housing search: HousingLink
Resources for renters and people facing housing instability: Find Housing Help
Resources for homeowners
- Improve Your Home: Minnesota Housing financing for homeowners
- US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development - USDA Section 504 Repair Loan and Grant assists rural homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. See fact sheet for more information.
Minnesota Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Disaster Relief Grant
- Veterans Relief Grant
Red Cross
United Way 211
Disaster Distress Helpline
Minnesota Department of Commerce Disaster Information Center
Veterans Linkage Line
Minnesota Senior Linkage Line

Note: Access to these resources depends on funding availability and eligibility.

Homeowners facing property damage from wildfires and severe weather should contact their lender if they are concerned about making a mortgage payment.
Banks and mortgage holders may be able to offer borrowers an alternative payment plan once they know about financial hardship caused by a natural disaster.