Housing & Incentives
Fosston is committed to offering quality, affordable housing for families, seniors, and working professionals. Whether you’re ready to build, buy, rehab, or rent, the City offers generous incentives to help you call Fosston home.
Housing Incentive Programs
Choose the option that fits you best—then connect with City Hall to confirm eligibility and get started.
Build a Home in Fosston
Incentives include:
- $10,000 bonus ($5,000 lot discount + $5,000 rebate after your home is built)
- $500 utility credit
- 3 months of free broadband
- 1-year family swim pass
- 1-year family Greyhounds activities pass
- One 1-year golf pass
- Free summer recreation for kids
Buy a Home in Fosston
Incentives include:
- $200 utility credit
- 3 months of free broadband
- 1-year family swim pass
- 1-year family Greyhounds activities pass
- One 1-year golf pass
- Free summer recreation for kids
Rehab a Vacant Home
Incentive: $2,500 rehab grant (reimbursed after project completion)
Home must have been vacant for at least 12 months, need significant repairs, and be within city limits to qualify.
Learn more about Rehab Fosston »Rent in Fosston
Incentive:
- 3 months of free broadband
Available for both houses and apartments.
Community Revitalization Fund
Financial incentives and support for revitalizing or improving residential and commercial properties in Fosston through the NW Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority.
Learn more about the Community Revitalization Fund »Aspen Addition
The Aspen Addition is located on Eaton Avenue North in Fosston on a newly constructed city street surrounded by beautiful mature oak trees.
City services available in this housing addition include electric, natural gas, water, sewer, and cable TV. Green space has been reserved for a future city park, as well as right-of-way for an extension of the Fosston Inspiration Trail (FIT) into the housing addition.
The large lots on the edge of town offer the country-living feel with the convenience of city living—taking advantage of the available city services and amenities.
Call City Administrator Cassie Heide to learn more about available lots and the “Build Fosston” rebates.
For more details—including current pricing and plat information—visit the Aspen Addition page.
Other Residential Lot Options
Fairlawn Park
Fairlawn Park offers privately owned residential lots on Fosston’s south edge, giving homeowners a quiet neighborhood setting with the convenience of city living.
Lots are privately developed and are not eligible for City housing lot rebate incentive.
View Fairlawn Park lots »How It Works
- Choose your path — build, buy, rehab, or rent.
- Contact the City of Fosston to confirm eligibility.
- Apply for the incentive program that is right for you.
- Complete your new home or rehab project.
- Receive your incentives once requirements are met.
Why Choose Fosston?
- Friendly, welcoming community
- Excellent schools and youth activities
- Parks, trails, arts, and outdoor recreation
- Strong local economy and supportive city programs