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Provides assistance and support to veterans?and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs including: - Burial benefits - Compensation - Crisis assistance - Education and training - Home loans - Homelessness prevention and intervention - Life insurance - Military pension - Survivor benefits - Vocational rehabilitation

Potential homebuyers can educate themselves by participating in one of Dakota County Community Development Agency's homeownership courses such as: - Home Stretch Homebuyer Education Program: Teaches homebuyers about the entire home buying process from beginning to end and the responsibilities of owning a home. Courses are offered monthly with a total of 9 hours. - Pre-Purchase Counseling: Free individual advising to households purchasing a home in Dakota County and have completed the Home Stretch course. Counseling assists homebuyers in developing a plan to become successful homeowners, save for a down payment, or repair their credit history. - Refinance Counseling: Provides one-on-one counseling sessions to homeowners with an opportunity to compare their current mortgage against a refinanced mortgage

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G. I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G. I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes: - Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes - Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers - Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances - Repairing the current home for homeowners

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Death benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Domiciliary care - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care - Non-service connected disability pension - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center (Saint Cloud and Minneapolis) - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements.

Helps service members, veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the Veterans Administration benefits system. Members are assigned a Veteran Service Representative based on their location. A Veteran Service Representative may assist with the following: - Access benefits to disability compensation, pensions, survivors' pension, and other benefits. Must be temporarily disabled and unable to work for at least 30 days to be eligible for disability compensation. - Enroll in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care for medical, dental, emergency hospital care, nursing home benefits, and long-term care - Find mental health resources, military sexual trauma resources, mobile crisis teams, emergency suicide care, and treatment - Obtain military treatment and medical health records - Obtain burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members in federal, state, or private cemeteries - Request military discharge papers - Resolve and find resources such as housing assistance, homelessness, chemical health, and co-occurring disorders

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes: - Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes - Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers - Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances - Repairing the current home for homeowners

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes: - Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes - Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers - Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances - Repairing the current home for homeowners

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes: - Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes - Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers - Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances - Repairing the current home for homeowners

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with state and federal veterans benefits, including: - Alcohol dependency treatment - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Dental treatment - Disability insurance - Discharge reviews - Death benefits - Domiciliary care - Drug dependency treatment - Education and training - Financial assistance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Non-service connected disability pension - Outpatient medical care - Survivors and dependents education - Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G.I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents' education - Transportation to the VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

The following are benefits and services that veterans and dependents may be entitled to through federal and state programs: Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs) Service Connected Disability Compensation Non-service Connected Disability Pension Dependency and indemnity Compensation (DIV) Chemical Dependency Treatment Education benefits Vocational Rehabilitation VA Home Loans Burial benefits Medical Care at VA Hospitals Agent Orange benefits State Benefits (Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs) Temporary financial assistance (short term disability) Dental and Optical assistance State veteran's homes (nursing home and domiciliary care) Veterans and war orphans education benefits Veterans preference advocacy State veterans' cemetery (Little Falls, MN)

Homeownership opportunities for low income families with third party financing

Builds and improves homes in partnership with local families. Habitat homebuyers help build their home alongside volunteers, then purchase the home with an affordable mortgage.

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Death and burial benefits - Dental and optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Centers such as Minneapolis and Saint Cloud Veteran Administration Medical Centers - Vocational rehabilitation for the disabled

Provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, state, and federal programs. Benefits include: - Burial benefits - Dental and Optical vouchers for both qualified veterans and their spouses - Discharge review - Emergency Financial assistance upon approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Education and training - GI Bill education training - GI life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the USDVA - Outpatient medical care - Medical assistance in veterans hospitals and grants for non-veteran hospitals - Non-service related disability pension - Service related disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/Military health insurance? - Veteran survivor insurance

Down Payment Assistance Program This is only for existing buildings, not for a person building a new home. It also does not apply to mobile homes. The home must be within the city limits of Gaylord. The economic authority accepts applications on a monthly basis and the board approves them once a month. Business Loans: Revolving loan fund information for homes and businesses. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) advises the city council regarding economic development, housing, and redevelopment matters, and exercises certain powers as authorized by the council.

- Down payment/closing cost assistance - Home Stretch Workshops - Counseling Service - Lenders/Realtors/Insurance/Inspectors - Koochiching County contact Sharon Frank at 218-283-9491 or 800-559-9491

Services to home buyers: - Down payment and closing cost assistance - Home ownership preparation - Mortgage lending and prescreening - Prepurchase property inspections Services to homeowners: - Bid review and construction management - Free home inspections and lead paint hazard risk assessments - Home improvement planning - Low interest deferred loans - Refinancing Services to the neighborhood: - Neighborhood marketing - Neighborhood planning and development - New home construction and sales - Renovated homes for sale - Resource referrals

Helps finance repairs for one- to four-unit properties, including duplexes, single-family homes, and townhouses. Offers secured and unsecured loans ranging from $2,000 to $75,000, with options that may or may not require monthly payments. Grants are available to address lead-based paint risks. Referrals are also provided to grant and volunteer-based no-cost programs.

Statewide purchase and refinance loan programs are available for first-time and repeat homebuyers. They provide affordable interest rates and monthly payments, plus optional down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible buyers. Visit the website for current income and home cost limits, and to find a nearby lender. Homebuyer education may be required for some mortgage programs. Attend Home Stretch for in-person training, or Framework for online training.

Provides loans, loan guarantees, and grants to individuals and families in order to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural Minnesota. Eligibility for the loans and grants are based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area. The Single-Family Housing Program includes: - Non-profit entities to provide new homes or repair homes - Purchasing or building a new single-family home with no money down for homebuyers - Refinancing the current mortgage under certain qualifying circumstances - Repairing the current home for homeowners

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Service-connected disability compensation - Veteran survivor insurance - Veteran/Military health insurance - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - Survivors and dependents education "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.

Help for veterans looking to access: - Compensation and pension benefits - Information and referral - Medical care enrollment - Survivor benefits - Transportation to the VA Medical Center appointment ?- VA education programs - VA home loans - VA Insurance programs - VA state and federal burial benefits - VA state temporary financial aid, dental, optical, and special needs