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Oakdale partners with Washington County CDA for homebuyer grants and forgivable home-repair loans
Summary
Oakdale announced participation in two Washington County Community Development Agency programs: a First Generation Home Buyer Program offering up to $10,000 in grants and a Repair & Renovate forgivable-loan program offering up to $10,000 for critical repairs; council also accepted a $2,000 internship grant for Community Development.
Mayor Kevin Zabel announced that the City of Oakdale has finalized a partnership with the Washington County Community Development Agency to offer two homeowner-facing financial assistance programs.
Under the First Generation Home Buyer Program, eligible residents may receive up to $10,000 in grants to assist with purchasing a home in Oakdale. The city will also participate in the Repair and Renovate Program, which offers forgivable loans up to $10,000 for critical home repairs, and explicitly can cover tree removal when a tree poses a risk to a home or infrastructure. "We all know the cost of housing is out of reach for so many these days," Mayor Zabel said, noting the intent of programs is to make home ownership and safety repairs more attainable.
Council also adopted Resolution 2026-24 accepting a $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation to help fund a seasonal community-development intern who will assist with planning, engagement and research this summer.
Program eligibility details and application instructions are available on the city's website, oakdalemn.gov. Council did not record roll-call vote tallies in the meeting transcript for these actions; approval was taken by motion and voice vote.
