RESOURCES
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Debt counseling
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Emergency assistance
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Legal advice
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County-based resources
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Heating - cooling companies
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Tree removal - landscapers
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Plumbers
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Electricians
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Ground Lease
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Capital Improvement Plan
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Resale Formula, explained
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How to refinance your home loan
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Application process - checklist
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Required documents - checklist
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Secure document portal
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Videos
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Seasonal checklists
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Printable project guides
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Community Education
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City Hall
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School district information
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County departments
HOME MAINTENANCE
The following is a list of information to help you care for your home investment, build your skills in home maintenance, and save money by accessing resources that offer free services (home energy audits, for example).
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Home Energy Guide (PDF)
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Minnesota Tool Library (yes, you can borrow tools!)
FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE
It is always a good time to learn more about your money, your budget and what you can do to become more financially secure. In addition, sometimes financial help is needed. There are many programs available to help in all of these areas. Please note that the websites below contain much more information than the specific links listed here. They all have many other resources on them.
OTHER ASSISTANCE
Some of these resources are available outside of the pandemic supports; some of these have been put in place specifically during COVID-19. You can check to see about availability by accessing these links. These groups offer help for much more than can be listed here; check the websites for more information.
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Help with food and childcare support, and emergency assistance
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United Way (they offer a huge array of resources)
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Legal assistance
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Food shelves, free meals, discount groceries, senior meals (interactive map)
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Comprehensive catalog for Washington County