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1810 34th Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55418
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WPCC board to vote on reallocating NRP funds for home loan programs

November 6, 2023 Waite Park Community Council

The Waite Park Community Council (WPCC) intends to vote on a proposed NRP plan modification at its Nov. 30 regular board meeting.

At its Oct. 26 board meeting, members expressed interest in reallocating $14,909.59 in unspent funds from various strategies in its NRP Phase 1 budget for use instead on its home loan programs.

WPCC offers two home improvement loan programs in partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). The first provides low-interest loans up to $15,000 to income-qualifying property owners. The other offers no-interest emergency loans of up to $5,000 that are forgiven if the owner continues to own and occupy the property for 5 years.

The programs have seen an uptick in use this year with five loans being issued. The budget that had been allocated to cover CEE’s annual contract fee is now depleted, and the board must allocate at least $2,500 in additional funding by December or else the program will sunset at the end of the calendar year.

As of last month, the WPCC home loan program has $16,601.32 remaining to loan for general home improvements, and $15,507.00 for emergency loans. It also had $3,247.87 to cover origination fees, but $0 left for annual contract fees. As loans are repaid, the money becomes available to spend on general WPCC programming and expenses.

At its Oct. 26 board meeting, members identified the unspent NRP Phase 1 money has a good source to continue funding the successful neighborhood home improvement loan program. Prior to voting on an NRP plan modification, neighborhood organizations must provide at least 21 days public notice.

If you have questions or comments for the board, you may email board@waiteparkcc.org, leave a voice mail at (612) 470-0861, or attend the Nov. 30 board meeting, 7pm at the Waite Park Recreation Center, 1810 34th Ave. NE.

In Announcements Tags NRP, home improvement loans

Tackle fall projects with a Waite Park home improvement loan 🛠️

September 15, 2023 Waite Park Community Council

Do you have home upgrades to make before the winter hits? Now is a great time to start them, with the help of the Waite Park Community Council and Center for Energy and Environment’s (CEE) easy financing programs. Our neighborhood partners with CEE to make sure residents have access to easy, community-based financing options for home improvement projects. 

CEE’s financing options offer: 

  • A variety of programs, so you can find a loan that makes sense for you

  • Flexible terms

  • Low monthly payments

  • Guidance and support from CEE’s team of loan officers

Through these loan programs, Waite Park residents can complete a variety of projects including remodels, installing solar panels, improving your home’s energy efficiency, and more. For a full list of eligible improvements, visit mncee.org/waitepark 

If you have any questions about loan offerings, reach out to CEE at 612-335-5884.

Tags home improvement loans

⚡️ Event: How electricity can help your health, wallet and the climate

March 17, 2023 Waite Park Community Council
Electrify Everything

It’s Waite Park Wednesday! Join the Waite Park Community Council on the first Wednesday of April for an informational presentation and discussion on how the latest generation of electric appliances for heating and cooking can benefit your health, wallet, and the climate.

Electrify Everything will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, in-person at the Waite Park Recreation Center, 1810 34th Ave. NE.

This free program will be facilitated by staff at the Center for Energy and Environment and is co-presented by the Waite Park Community Council and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation.

Questions? Contact the community council at info@waiteparkcc.org.

In Events Tags home improvement loans, sustainability, climate
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