Thank you for your interest in Community Energy Services. As a homeowner in the Hawthorne neighborhood you are eligible to participate; however, we do not have any workshops currently scheduled in your neighborhood. For workshop options please contact: kboehm@mncee.org or 612-219-7334
Once you have RSVPd for a workshop, please print, fill out, and mail in the following forms to Kyle Boehm, Center for Energy and Environment 212 3rd Ave N Suite 560, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Data Release Form - Required for utility data to create your individual energy use inventory.
Participant Survey - Used to inform our home visit professionals about your home's unique energy profile.
Hawthorne Home Improvement Program
The Hawthorne Area Community Council (HACC) has recently allocated additional funds through the Neighborhood
Revitalization Program (NRP) for Hawthorne's home improvement program.
Owner-occupied, 1-4 unit residential structures located in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Rental properties that are either owner-occupied and/or absentee owned.
Eligible Improvements
Most improvements are eligible, interior or exterior maintenance
or remodeling.
Loan Term
Maximum repayment term 10 years.
"Hawthorne Advantage" - Homebuyers Assistance Program
Loan Amount
Maximum: $4,000 (not to exceed 3% of purchase price)
Interest Rate
0% fixed
Income Limit
No income limit! - a match of 1:1 is required
Eligible Properties
1-4 unit residential structures located in the Hawthorne neighborhood. Residence must become owner- occupied.
Emergency Deferred Loan
Funds are available to residents of the Hawthorne neighborhood
who need to make emergency repairs to their properties. Contact Brenda
Yaritz at (612) 335-5891 for more information.
Proof of Income
If you are employed: submit copies of your two most recent paystubs.
If you are retired: submit a copy of your social security benefits or
pension.
If you are self-employed: submit copies of your Federal Tax Returns for the last
2 years.
Contractors
Loan recipients must submit bids or materials lists. All contractors must
be properly licensed to work in the City of Minneapolis and the Center for Energy
and Environment will verify that contractors are licensed. It is important that you are satisfied with the bid or estimate you have
selected, CEE offers assistance in helping you compare
and understand
the estimates you collect.
Optional Sweat Equity (for the do-it-yourselfer)
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the ability to complete high quality work
within the required time period. Loan funds will be allowed for materials only,
property owners will not be compensated for their labor. Note: Loan funds will
not be disbursed until the project is complete.
Disbursement of Funds
You will have 30-180 days (depending on the loan program) from the date
of your loan closing with CEE to complete your improvements. You must close on the loan prior to beginning project(s). Loan funds will
be paid
only
after
the
work
is
completed
and inspected and the following is provided:
Signed completion certificate by the homeowner indicating satisfaction
with the work and authorizing payment to the contractor
Signed completion certificate by the contractor
Final contractor invoice
Lien waiver from the contractor for the entire amount of the project;
homeowner must turn in receipts for sweat equity projects
Evidence of required building permits
CEE inspection of the property to verify the completion of the work when
required by the neighborhood
Remodeling Advisor
If you need assistance in identifying and prioritizing improvements, the Center
for Energy and Environment offers a Remodeling Advisor Service where you can receive
objective
remodeling
advice. The service is free to Hawthorne residents and includes an informational
visit to your property and assistance with collection and evaluation of bids.
To schedule an appointment call 612-335-5856.
The Minnesota Fix-up Fund is a statewide program that offers loans at
below market interest rates to homeowners. The fix-up fund was established
to improve the basic livability and/or energy efficiency of the borrower's
home. Eligible projects include interior or exterior improvements, general
remodeling or maintenance items.
The Home Energy Loan Program is a statewide program that offers low
interest loans to homeowners that want to make energy improvements to
their properties. This program is only offered by the Center for Energy and
Environment.
The Rental Energy Loan Fund provides financing to owners of residential
rental properties to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce sponsors the Rental Energy Loan
Fund using Exxon Oil Overcharge funds. This program is only offered by
the Center for Energy and Environment.
The Rental Rehabilitation Loan offers owners of residential rental properties
low interest financing to complete improvements that increase the livability
of the property including interior or exterior projects, general remodeling
or maintenance issues.
Contact Brenda Yaritz at
(612) 335-5891 for more information.
Center
for Energy and Environment • 212
3rd Avenue North, Suite 560 • Minneapolis,
MN 55401 • Phone: (612) 335-5884 • Fax:
(612) 335-2650
