Financial Assistance for Aging in Place

Below are a list of agencies, non-profits and programs that may make aging in place financially feasible.

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Community Action Partnership offers energy assistance, emergency furnace and boiler services, food support and more.  Contact them at 651-645-6445 for more information and to determine eligibility.

Minnesota Homeownership Center

The organization offers a number of resources for homeowners including a directory of rehab and repair grant and loan programs.

MnCHOICES Assessment

MnCHOICES is an in-person visit, usually where you live that integrates assessment and support planning for Minnesotans  of all ages who have any type of disability or need for long-term services and supports.  There is no cost to you for the assessment.  Contact the county where you area for an assessment referral or Senior LinkAge Line (1-800-333-2433).  Click here for Ramsey County information or here for Washington County information.

NeighborWorks Home Partners

A non-profit that helps people buy, fix and keep their homes dedicated to building and preserving sustainable homeownership for people in the Twin Cities.

Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral

If you are 65 years or older and have a household income of $60,000 or less, you may be eligible to defer a portion of the property taxes on your home ,through the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program.  The program:

• Limits the maximum amount of property tax you pay to 3 percent of your total household income
• Provides predictability; the amount of tax you pay will not change for as long as you participate in this program

Senior LinkAge Line

A free service of the state of Minnesota that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need.