The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority works to create a stable and inclusive community through safe and reliable housing choices. By filling housing gaps, supporting new development and keeping neighborhoods strong, the HRA ensures everyone in Bloomington has access to safe and affordable housing.
Its programs and services are designed to assist renters, homeowners and those looking to buy a home.
Learn more about the HRA’s resources and how they help the community by visiting blm.mn/hraresources. For questions, email hra@BloomingtonMN.gov or call 952-563-8937.
Creating pathways to homeownership
The HRA offers programs that help residents navigate challenges to homeownership and prepare for buying a home:
Rental Homes for Future Homebuyers: Eligible households can rent an HRA-owned home and set aside savings for a future down payment. Learn more at blm.mn/rentalhomes.
Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance: Provides down payment assistance and required homebuyer education for income-eligible households.
Educational Opportunities: Monthly workshops help renters prepare for homeownership. The workshops are offered in English, Somali
and Spanish.
Providing support for homeowners
The HRA offers programs to help homeowners manage costs, make repairs and remain in their homes:
Energy Assistance: Federally funded grants help income-eligible households pay for heating, water and furnace repairs. Learn more at blm.mn/energyassistance.
Home Improvement Loans: Loans of up to $50,000 help homeowners make needed repairs and upgrades and are repaid when the home is sold or transferred. Learn more at blm.mn/loans.
H.O.M.E. Program: Residents age 60 and older can receive help with lawn care, snow removal and small household repairs. Learn more at seniorcommunity.org or call 952-746-4046.
Looking ahead
Through its programs and community partnerships, the HRA continues to shape Bloomington’s housing landscape. From creating new paths to homeownership to preserving the homes and neighborhoods that define the city, the HRA is committed to making Bloomington a place where everyone can find a home.
To learn more about available programs or the HRA’s work, visit blm.mn/hra.
