Housing Pilot Program Completes First Renovation in Chisholm, MN
What happened
The Second Chance Homes pilot program completed the renovation of the first home in Chisholm on November 10, 2026, through a local partnership. The first phase of the program involves rehabilitating four formerly tax-forfeited homes across Chisholm, Eveleth, and Aurora. Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board contributed a $250,000 housing grant to the effort.
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Why it matters
The total project funding exceeded $1.2 million, provided by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and St. Louis County. Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board stated that housing is essential for economic development, helping businesses recruit workers and supporting the local tax base.
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Who's involved
- ChisholmCity where the housing pilot program is operating
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic DevelopmentGovernment agency contributing to the total project funding
- Arrowhead Economic Opportunity AgencyNon-profit organization administering the housing pilot program
- Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation BoardAgency that provided a $250,000 housing grant
- St. Louis CountyCounty that contributed investments to the pilot program
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The entities involved
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Chisholm
city in Minnesota, United States
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- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency
non-profit organization in Northeastern Minnesota, United States
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