Housing Resources in Fairmont, MN

The purpose of the City of Fairmont’s Demolition Grant program is to provide financial assistance to Owners/Developers/Contractors to demolish substandard and/or irreparable residential and commercial structures. The demolition of substandard structures must be completed within one year following approval. The City reserves the right to grant extensions of time under extenuating circumstances.

Category: Business

Posted: Mar 17, 2021

2020 Annual Report

Category: Annual Report

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Fairmont Housing Study 2020

Local elected and public officials are often held responsible for conditions and circumstances over which they have limited control. This is particularly true of housing. Most of the housing units in Fairmont are privately owned and were constructed with private funds. On an increasing scale, however, the public is demanding that public officials control what happens in this largely private housing market by eliminating blight,...

Category: Housing, Business

Posted: May 08, 2020

2019 Annual Report

Category: Annual Report

Posted: Apr 01, 2019

Opportunity Zone

As requested by FEDA and the Martin County EDA, Governor Dayton designated a census tract that is located in the City of Fairmont as an Opportunity Zone. Opportunity Zones are a new community development program that was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income communities. Investors are eligible to receive a temporary tax deferral...

Category: Site Selectors, Business

Posted: Feb 26, 2019

2018 Annual Report

Thoughts from Linsey… Not only did FEDA work with a total of 80 businesses in 2018, we have also moved the needle on very important issues such as child care, workforce and housing, and we will continue to do so with our strong partnerships in 2019. Significant investments were made in both commercial and residential real estate which speaks volumes about the continued strength...

Category: Annual Report

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

indeed

Indeed is the #1 job site in the world1 with over 250 million unique visitors2 every month. Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, we connect millions of people to new opportunities.

Category: Workforce, Business

Posted: Jan 26, 2019

MinnesotaWorks.net

MinnesotaWorks.net is an internet-based self-service system where employers and job seekers can find each other. Registration is encouraged because it allows full access to all the features of the system. This site is supported by Employer tax dollars and there is no additional fee to use this service. Job seekers can post up to five resumes to be searched by employers. They can also...

Category: Workforce, Business

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Fairmont - Education

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Education in the Fairmont MN Area

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Community of the Fairmont MN Area

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Business in the Fairmont MN Area

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Community

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Faimont Scott Family Final

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Fairmont Area Life Graffiti Corner

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Fairmont Area Life Final

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Oct 02, 2018

Fairmont Area Life Testimonials: Why We Chose to Relocate

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: May 29, 2018

Fairmont Commuting Patterns 2018

Category: Workforce, Business

Posted: Jun 09, 2017

Utility Rebates/Utilities

Fairmont’s city leaders believe it’s important to continue to expand its public utility infrastructure, which currently serve 4,800 residential customers, including 828 commercial and 12 industrial users. Governed by a five-member Public Utilities Commission, the utility also provides service to 200 rural customers. Fairmont’s Municipal Water System uses Budd Lake as its primary raw, with a storage capacity of over 5 million gallons. Wholesale...

Category: Business

Posted: Jun 09, 2017

Relocation Services

Fairmont is consistently ranked as one of the best cities for young families, with a cost of living that’s 13.5 percent less than the state average, with the 8th lowest median property tax rate in the state. The City of Lakes is considered the 13th best place to start a business in Minnesota. If you or your family is planning on relocating to Fairmont or...

Category: (none)

Posted: May 23, 2017

Property Tax Rates

Category: Site Selectors

Posted: May 23, 2017

2019 Fairmont Planning Commission Schedule

The City of Fairmont’s Planning and Zoning Department helps businesses navigate various building regulations and anticipate future growth patterns in the region by studying and regulating land use. The schedule below is designed to navigate the department’s various processes and deadlines. Click here to view the City Planning page.

Category: Planning

Posted: May 23, 2017

Fairmont Commuting Patterns

Category: Workforce, Business

Posted: May 10, 2017

Break Ground in Fairmont, MN

FAIRMONT, MINNESOTA features a shovel-ready certified industrial park which is accessible by plane, rail, and interstate travel. Home to five lakes and over 880 businesses, Fairmont is not only business-friendly but family-friendly, with over 500 acres of parkland – featuring an aquatic park, dog park, two 18-hole golf courses and much more. Fairmont is a great place to raise a family and grow a...

Category: Business, Property Tax

Posted: May 09, 2017

Workforce Employment Graphs

Local employers routinely report that Fairmont’s labor force is highly productive, has a notably low absentee rate, and either lives within city limits or commutes from a 35-mile radius (83 percent commute less than 20 minutes to work). These dedicated men and women are also highly educated: 35 percent have a high school degree; 36 percent have some college or an associated degree; and 22...

Category: Workforce, Business

Posted: Dec 31, 1969

Fairmont Fair Testimonials 2016

Category: Why Fairmont

Posted: Dec 31, 1969

Recreation inthe Fairmont MN Area

Category: Why Fairmont

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