Resources
Explore our latest reports, strategic plans, and data to gain insights into the key strategies for creating attainable housing opportunities.
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
AEOA offers Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Home counseling, Homeownership down-payment and closing cost assistance, and matched savings accounts
Cook County Housing Needs Analysis
Completed in July of 2022, this report outlines the current state of housing in Cook County and projects future needs through 2026.
Cook County Public Health and Human Services
Cook County PHHS has launched a Healthy Homes Assessment program in which they conduct a free inspection of your home for health and safety issues and provide a full report on their findings.
To sign up for a healthy home assessment, contact Andrea Orest at 218-220-5536 or andreaorest@co.cook.mn
Local and Regional Resources
Local Contractor and Services
This list of local contractors and local resources was produced through a collaboration, lead by Cook County Healthy Housing Network Group, and included: the City of Grand Marais, Cook County Government, Cook County Public Health and Human Services, CCLEP, Care Partners, AEOA, Cook County HRA, Grand Portage Human Services, Cook County Veteran Services, and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.
State Resources
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Minnesota DEED
The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development offers development resources that local government agencies can apply for on behalf of specific projects:
The Small Cities Development Program
The SCDP helps cities and counties with funding for housing, public infrastructure and commercial rehabilitation projects.
Public Infrastructure Financing
Greater MN Housing Fund
GMHF offers:
Minnesota Housing Partnership
MHP’s mission is to expand housing and community development opportunity for those most impacted by economic and racial disparities by leading collaborative work to promote system change and grow equitable development capacity. MHP offers technical assistance through its Strengthening Rural Communities Program as well as general housing and community development consultation.
MN Dept. of Commerce Weatherization Assistance Program
This program provides free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help save energy and make sure your home is a healthy and safe place to live.
MN Dept. of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides vital funding, including low or no interest loans, grants and loan guarantees for businesses relocating or expanding in the region.
Minnesota Housing Partnership
MHP’s mission is to expand housing and community development opportunity for those most impacted by economic and racial disparities by leading collaborative work to promote system change and grow equitable development capacity. MHP offers technical assistance through its Strengthening Rural Communities Program as well as general housing and community development consultation.
MN Dept. of Commerce Weatherization Assistance Program
This program provides free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help save energy and make sure your home is a healthy and safe place to live.
Federal Resources
USDA Housing Programs
USDA provides homeownership opportunities to rural Americans, and home renovation and repair programs. USDA also provides financing to elderly, disabled, or low-income rural residents in multi-unit housing complexes to ensure that they are able to make rent payments.
HUD Rental Assistance
The U.S. Department of Housng and Urban Development provides information and resources for homebuyers, homeowners, property residents/renters, and people experiencing homelessness.
Key Partners
This section highlights the community partners who collaborate with the Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to advance housing stability, affordability, and long-term solutions across Cook County.
