Helping Immigrants Buy Homes With Taxpayer Dollars

Minnesota literally funds a program to help immigrants BUY HOMES with taxpayer dollars.

Up to $18,500 for down payments and closing costs.

Zero interest. Loans that can be forgiven.

The immigrant targeting is explicit. Minnesota Housing’s own 2026 report says Three Rivers… pic.twitter.com/8jnAjLe0L3

— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) October 1, 2026

… Community Action:

“targets their downpayment assistance to households of color and immigrant households.”

That’s the state’s own description of where this homebuying assistance is directed.

The program covers 20 Minnesota counties.

There’s also a documented Somali connection.

A historical case study published by a funder names Somali Community Resettlement Services as one of the organizations that referred clients to Three Rivers for help becoming homeowners.

In December 2025, Minnesota approved another award for the program: $370,500 to help finance 19 home purchases.

The program’s website now says it has run out of funds.