Editing Claremont, Minnesota (section)

==Homesteading and Housing Opportunities==
Claremont, Minnesota, has a history of offering land incentives to encourage settlement and growth. While no active homesteading program is in place as of 2024, the city previously offered free land to eligible individuals under income qualifications to stimulate development.

In 2014, Claremont launched an initiative offering free residential lots to those willing to build homes, requiring a $1,000 administrative fee. However, despite these efforts, the program saw no participants.<ref>{{cite web|title=No Takers for Free Land in Claremont|url=https://krocnews.com/no-takers-for-free-land-in-claremont/|publisher=KROC News|accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

In 2021, the city reintroduced similar efforts, offering land to households meeting specific income criteria. Again, these lots remained unclaimed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Small Town 30 Minutes from Rochester Giving Away Free Land|url=https://kroc.com/small-town-30-minutes-from-rochester-giving-away-free-land-as-incentive-to-move/|publisher=KROC|accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

Additionally, Claremont has partnered with Arden Home Services to offer affordable housing solutions. The city currently provides homes to low- to moderate-income working families, supporting the purchase of homes through USDA mortgages. Further information can be found on the city’s website.<ref>{{cite web|title=City of Claremont Housing Programs|url=https://www.claremontmn.com/?sec=9a027ec3-5ff2-4b30-8517-df1247c9f00e|publisher=City of Claremont|accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>