Pine County
Proudly Serving Pine County
Pine County is situated in the heart of East Central Minnesota.
Founded in 1856.
County population is 28,876.
Number of households is 11,380.
Finalizing Details!
East Central Minnesota Habitat Development Projects
Local Resources, Partners and Services
(such as housing rehabilitation/weatherization, down payment assistance)
Pine County Connect is your one-stop digital hub for finding local support and services. Created and managed by Pine County Public Health, the site helps connect individuals and families to resources for housing, food, health, childcare, transportation, mental wellbeing, and more.
Housing Rehabilitation & Weatherization
- Lakes and Pines Community Action Council: Provides the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which covers insulation, air leakage reduction, and furnace/water heater repair. They also offer home repair loans for accessibility and safety fixes.
Down Payment & Homeownership Assistance
- Minnesota Housing: Offers affordable homeownership programs for first-time and repeat buyers.
- East Central Housing Organization (ECHO): Provides regional housing resources. Pine County, MN (.gov)
Emergency Services & Other Resources
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Short-term aid for those experiencing or facing homelessness.
- Crisis Housing Assistance Program: Supports individuals in treatment who cannot pay rent or utilities.
- Pine County Connect: A central resource for finding local, up-to-date housing and financial assistance.
Further Exploration
- Visit Lakes and Pines CAC to view all available housing and financial programs.
- Explore the MN Department of Commerce Weatherization page to learn about potential energy upgrades.
- View all MN weatherization providers on the MN.gov map.
Meeting/Engagement Opportunities/Presentations
More to come: Information about local town halls, public hearings, or planning meetings for new housing developments.
If you would like ECM Habitat to give a presentation for your group or organization, please contact Susan Morris at 763-689-0288 or info@ecmhabitat.org
Pine County Profile
Hot off the press! Minnesota Housing Partnership just updated County Profiles for 2026. Click on the County Profiles link below for access to Pine County's information.
