COVID - 19 INFORMATION
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-81, ALL VISITORS AND CUSTOMERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE CITY HALL.
We ask that you practice safe social distancing while at City Hall. If you are experiencing any
COVID-19-like symptoms please stay home and contact us by phone or email for assistance. Thank you
MN HOUSING COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance program is now accepting applications.
What is the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program?
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households. What expenses may be eligible for assistance?If needed to maintain housing security, avoid displacement, and are past their due date, eligible expenses may include: Rent payments, Mortgage payments (including escrowed property taxes and insurance in the case of foreclosure prevention)*, Contract for deed payments, Manufactured home park lot rents, Manufactured home payments, Utility payments, Homeowners Association fees, Homeowners insurance, Additional housing related costs approved by Minnesota Housing,
* For mortgages covered under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), homeowners are required to contact their mortgage servicer to obtain a special forbearance, a loan modification, and/or set up a repayment plan.
Click on the link for more information on the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program: http://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19housingassistanceprogramFAQ
The Watkins EDA has a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan program available for businesses in the city that have been affected by the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click HERE for the application and guidelines.
Resources for businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check the following links to see what assistance may be available:
CenterPoint Energy payment assistance
Small Business Assistance
Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act)
COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Businesses
Meeker County EDA COVID-19 Business Assistance Loan Policy
Meeker Development Corporation
MN Revenue
MN Unemployment Insurance Program
Xcel Energy payment assistance
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
MN Housing Finance Agency
MN Chamber of Commerce/US Chamber of Commerce
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development Emergency Loan Program for MN Small Businesses
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Revolving Loan Fund
For more information on COVID-19, please click on the links below:
Minnesota Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control
Meeker Memorial Hospital
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-81, ALL VISITORS AND CUSTOMERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE CITY HALL.
We ask that you practice safe social distancing while at City Hall. If you are experiencing any
COVID-19-like symptoms please stay home and contact us by phone or email for assistance. Thank you
MN HOUSING COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance program is now accepting applications.
What is the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program?
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households. What expenses may be eligible for assistance?If needed to maintain housing security, avoid displacement, and are past their due date, eligible expenses may include: Rent payments, Mortgage payments (including escrowed property taxes and insurance in the case of foreclosure prevention)*, Contract for deed payments, Manufactured home park lot rents, Manufactured home payments, Utility payments, Homeowners Association fees, Homeowners insurance, Additional housing related costs approved by Minnesota Housing,
* For mortgages covered under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), homeowners are required to contact their mortgage servicer to obtain a special forbearance, a loan modification, and/or set up a repayment plan.
Click on the link for more information on the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program: http://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19housingassistanceprogramFAQ
The Watkins EDA has a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan program available for businesses in the city that have been affected by the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click HERE for the application and guidelines.
Resources for businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check the following links to see what assistance may be available:
CenterPoint Energy payment assistance
Small Business Assistance
Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act)
COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Businesses
Meeker County EDA COVID-19 Business Assistance Loan Policy
Meeker Development Corporation
MN Revenue
MN Unemployment Insurance Program
Xcel Energy payment assistance
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
MN Housing Finance Agency
MN Chamber of Commerce/US Chamber of Commerce
MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development Emergency Loan Program for MN Small Businesses
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Revolving Loan Fund
For more information on COVID-19, please click on the links below:
Minnesota Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control
Meeker Memorial Hospital