The county provides assistance to businesses and municipalities through a variety of programs designed to assist businesses, promote economic development, create and retain jobs, and cultivate entrepreneurs.

Learn more about economic development.

This program works with communities in the county to create good jobs, provide access to employment, and build communities’ long term value. Community works invests in infrastructure, public works, parks, and the natural environment. Read more about community works. 

Current projects:

Bottineau LRT community works

Penn Avenue community works

Southwest community works

Hennepin County delivers a variety of programs to protect and preserve the environment.

The county offers programs to reduce and responsibly manage waste, protect land and water, take action on climate change, and promote environmental stewardship. The county is also leading the way in developing innovative programs to respond to the most urgent environmental issues.

Learn more about our programs and how to stay connected.

A wide variety of free environmental education resources and project support is available to organizations working with residents and youth in Hennepin County.

Resources available include:

• Environmental education newsletter and environmental education network Facebook group
• Communication resources and print materials
• Curriculum ideas and activity guides
• Network, training, volunteer, and community science opportunities
• Education kits, activity supplies, and event displays
• Tours, field trip transportation, and presentations
• Environmental education programs

Hennepin County provides funding and support to organizations to actively educate, engage and motivate residents to become environmental stewards and make positive behavior changes.

Hennepin County awards two types of environmental education grants:

• Environmental action grants for projects that focus on motivating adults to do more to protect the environment
• Youth environmental education grants for projects that engage youth in learning about the environment and becoming environmental stewards

Learn more about Green Partners grants.

Find provider information

The county contracts with metro-area clinics and community-based organizations to provide core medical and supportive services for people living with HIV who have low income. Learn more about Ryan White HIV Services.

Get payment forms for representing indigent clients.

• Forms for guardians and conservators
• Forms for probate attorneys

Find meeting agendas and minutes for the Emergency Medical Services Council, medical control forms, advanced life support providers and resources, regulations and policies. Read more about EMS.

This loan program funds development of affordable housing units for very low-income households. Loans are used for a variety of housing activities.

• Rental
• Homeownership
• New construction
• Substantial and moderate rehabilitation
• Preservation  
• Transitional
• Supportive
• Mixed-income

Read more about AHIF.

The county solicits requests for proposals (RFPs) for housing and support services on a yearly basis. Find current RFPs.

The county receives federal funding for a variety of housing-related programs, including:

Community Development Block Grant Program

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

The county invites requests from local agencies biennially. All project requests are considered for inclusion in our transportation capital improvement program.

Read more about making a request.

The county provides financial assistance for roads and bridges to communities of less than 5,000 through county aid to municipalities.

Read more about county aid to municipalities.

Resources for city planners, consultants, and contractors working on planning and design for roads and other infrastructure.

• Read more about transportation planning and design.
• Read about the preliminary plat and development review process.

Transportation maps

You can download a copy of the road map below. 

2019 Hennepin County road map (PDF 7MB)

Construction activity

Each year, there are several different types of projects that take place across the entire county road system. Some are larger reconstruction projects, while others are shorter road maintenance projects. 

Learn more about county road and bridge construction projects 

View current projects and major transportation issues on the interactive transportation map

Get information on property tax deadlines and payment options, including: 

• E-check
• Direct debit
• Credit or debit card

Read more about paying your property taxes.

Property taxes are your share of the total cost of local government, and they are used to help support a variety of resources in the county, cities and schools.

Learn about how taxes are determined and what they pay for, and get information about your property tax notices.

The county assesses your property and estimates the value it would likely sell for on the open market, which is one factor used in determining your property tax. In some municipalities the city assessor, rather than the county, determines property values.

• Property values
• Appealing your assessment
• Find your property assessor
• Property assessment special programs