If you have questions regarding the CARES Act and mortgage forebearance, this YouTube video may be informational to you:
CARES Act: Mortgage Forebearance Video
You may also qualify for the Dakota Homeownership Preservation Program (DHPP). This program will provide foreclosure prevention advising and limited financial assistance. More information can be found here:
Dakota Homeownership Preservation Program (DHPP) Page
HomeHelpMN is another resource offered through Minnesota Housing to help if you have fallen behind on your mortgage or other housing-related expenses due to COVID-19. More information can be found here:
Home Help MN Page
If you need help paying your energy bills, there may still be help available to you. Click here for more information.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary program to help households struggling to afford broadband internet service. The below document explains who is eligible and how to apply:
Emergency Broadband Flyer
RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. For more information, visit www.renthelpmn.org.
RentHelpMN will close for applications on January 28, 2022.
Call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 to access this hotline.
Minnesota Department of Health Website
Dakota County has also set up an information and resource page:
Dakota County COVID-19 Information & Resources
Open to Business, in partnership with the Dakota County CDA and local Chambers of Commerce, hosted a series of free webinars for businesses to navigate this time. The series has ended, but the webinars can still be viewed/listened to on the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s website:
Free Webinars for Businesses
DEED Website
