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Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids.

Last verified Source: Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling
  • Residency: Property located in the City of Coon Rapids
  • First come, first served. Application at least four weeks before closing. CLTV limited to 100%. Spanish-language assistance: 612-335-5856.
  • A home inside Coon Rapids city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 110% of area median income
  • Homes outside Coon Rapids

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

110% of Anoka County’s area median income

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

$131,500
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Coon Rapids’s homes

  • 62% single-family
  • 17.1% townhouse
  • 1.7% 2–4 units
  • 17.7% 5+ units
  • 1.5% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$305,800

Coon Rapids median home value

43.1%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Coon Rapids

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling.

  2. Contact Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First come, first served; signed purchase agreement and application at least four weeks prior to closing, and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, administered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids. The City of Coon Rapids, with CEE, offers a 0% interest deferred down payment assistance loan of up to $5,000 to first-time homebuyers purchasing in Coon Rapids. No monthly payments; deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or no longer owner-occupied. Funds may be used for down payment or closing costs. 0% interest. No monthly payments. Up to $5,000. Deferred until sale.

How much assistance does it provide?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan offers up to $5,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Deferred until property is sold, transferred, or no longer owner-occupied. The assistance is recorded in Subordinate mortgage position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. A homebuyer education course is required, through Home Stretch workshop or other HUD-approved homebuyer counseling. Residency requirement: Property located in the City of Coon Rapids. First come, first served. Application at least four weeks before closing. CLTV limited to 100%. Spanish-language assistance: 612-335-5856.

What are the income limits?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan limits household income to 110% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. At/below 110% AMI based on household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan can be used for Single Family, 2-4 Unit, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan serves homebuyers purchasing in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

How do you apply?

Applications for Coon Rapids Down Payment Assistance Loan go through Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First come, first served; signed purchase agreement and application at least four weeks prior to closing. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on behalf of the City of Coon Rapids and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.