The City of Mazeppa recently received $367,500 in Small Cities Development Program funding through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to improve fifteen owner-occupied residential properties. The funding is available to residents in the city limits of Mazeppa. Up to $25,000 may be applied toward the owner occupied housing rehab activity in the form of a ten-year deferred/forgivable grant/loan. Qualified homeowners will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Qualified owner-occupied residents who meet established income limits are eligible to receive assistance for necessary repairs to their home. 2023 income limits are: one person - $53,000; two people - $60,600; three people - $68,150; four people - $75,700; five people - $81,800; six people - 87,850.
Funds available for home improvements in Mazeppa Eligible improvements include health and safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility improvements. Examples of other eligible improvements include roof and window replacement, siding, electrical service panel upgrades, furnace, air conditioning, plumbing, and bathroom accessibility.
For more information on program guidelines and eligibility requirements or to apply for the program, please call Tressa Sauke at Southeast Minnesota Multi-County Housing & Redevelopment Authority at (651) 565-2638 ext. 204 or email tsauke@semmchra.org. This is an equal housing opportunity program.
