Coon Rapids Housing

The City of Coon Rapids is committed to ensuring that its housing stock remains sound and residents enjoy a variety of housing options.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Division

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Division oversees issues related to housing and neighborhoods in the City. Its responsibilities include:

  • Addressing property maintenance complaints, such as property use, outdoor storage, trash, weeds, signs, junk vehicles and similar concerns.
  • Issuing rental licenses and inspecting rental dwellings.
  • Providing funds for Home Improvement Loans.
  • Administering various programs to encourage improvements to the City’s housing stock.

Loans available for improvements to your home

  • Most projects eligible including: windows, doors, siding, roofs, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring, electrical and plumbing upgrades, furnaces, air conditioning, insulation, landscaping, fences, decks, etc.
  • Low interest loans and no monthly payment (deferred) loans available for qualified borrowers. Contact Center for Energy and Environment at 612-335-5891.
  • Special financing for exterior improvements of twinhomes.
    Contact Center for Energy and Environment at 612-335-5891.
  • Special financing for low/moderate income households.
    Contact Housing Resource Center at 651-486-7401.
  • Projects completed before loan approval will not be eligible for this funding.

Rental Properties

  • All rental properties must be licensed by the City of Coon Rapids before tenants move in to the unit – including single family homes. An inspection of the property is a required step in obtaining a rental license.
  • There are approximately 4,800 rental units in the City of Coon Rapids
  • For more information, refer to City Code Chapter 12-900 or call the Neighborhood Reinvestment Division at 763-767-6575 or 763-767-6420.

Staff Directory

Coon Rapids is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. The city offers many affordable housing options, a wide variety of entertainment and recreation options and ample retail choices for today's diverse family.