The Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) provides a variety of housing rehabilitation programs to help Fridley residents maintain and improve their homes and apartments. The following is a summary of the programs available.

Programs of Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)

The following owner-occupied and rental unit programs are administered under contract by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), a non-profit agency based in Minneapolis.

Remodeling Ideas

View the Planbook (13 MB) for Cape Cod and rambler remodeling ideas. View the Fridley Remodeling Handbook (3.5 MB).

Remodeling Advisor

This is a free service available to all Fridley homeowners. The program offers advice and other information on various home improvement topics. In addition, the Home Remodeling Advisor can provide referrals to other important resources such as home improvement financing, building code and zoning issues and methods of selecting a contractor. To schedule your appointment call 612-335-5856.

Residential Loans

Get the most up-to-date information on terms, income guidelines and loan amounts at the CEE website: www.mncee.org.

• Learn about the new 0% Energy Loan from CEE.
• View the information for Fridley by entering your address on the Find Programs and Financing page.

Please contact the CEE for current interest rates at the phone number below.

Contact Information for Housing Rehabilitation Loans

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)
212 Third Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Fax Line: 612-335-2650

Loan Officer Ph. (612) 335-5885
www.mncee.org 

Programs From Other Agencies

Anoka County Energy Efficiency Loan

Are energy bills emptying your wallet? You may be eligible for the Anoka County Energy Program, which replaces older heating systems with highly efficient Energy Star-rated systems. Eligible improvements include furnaces, boiler systems, water heaters, insulation and programmable thermostats. Call 651-486-7401 for details.

Anoka County Home Improvement Grants

For low-income homeowners who are unable to qualify for a regular home improvement loan, this program provides up to $24,999 in assistance. The funds are provided in the form of a deferred-payment loan which is reduced by 50 percent after 5 years. At the end of 5 years, the remaining balance must be repaid whenever the home is sold. To qualify, applicants must meet certain income guidelines which are based on household size and have less than $25,000 in assets. Funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. Call 651-486-7401 for details.