For Immediate Release
REALTORS® Relief Foundation Funding Now Available for Storm-Affected Residents in Ashland & Bayfield Counties
Lake Superior Area REALTORS® secures disaster relief grants for homeowners and renters impacted by recent storm systems. Application deadline: July 15, 2026
Duluth, Minnesota, June 3, 2026 – The Lake Superior Area REALTORS® (LSAR) has secured funding through the national REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to assist residents of Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Wisconsin, who sustained property damage or displacement from recent storm systems. Eligible residents may apply for up to $1,000 per household. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The application is due July 15, 2026.
RRF grants are intended to cover immediate housing costs, including mortgage payments, temporary rental expenses, and hotel reimbursement. Qualifying applicants include homeowners, with or without a mortgage, who sustained damage; renters who signed a new lease due to storm displacement; and renters who were evacuated or incurred lodging costs. Grants apply to primary residences only. Applicants should scan the QR code on the accompanying flyer or contact LSAR directly to access the application and documentation checklist.
About the Lake Superior Area REALTORS®:
The Lake Superior Area REALTORS® (LSAR) represents real estate professionals across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The association provides member education and resources, engages in advocacy at all levels of government, and supports community and homeownership initiatives throughout the region. For more information, visit www.LSARealtors.com.
Contact: Riley Barnhardt, Operations & Government Affairs Director, LSAR (218) 728-5676