Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota

This program provides time-limited rental assistance and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. The department awards funds to local providers through a competitive application process.

Assistance Distributed By
Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
Dedicated funding stream
Funding Year
2023-2025
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$12,368,000
Total Funding
$12,368,000
Website
https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/economic-supports-cash-food/office-of-economic-opportunity/
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
Other income eligibility criteria
Duration
Long-term (more than 2 years)
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
8/7/23 11:27
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Required Documents

Required for income (general), housing instability. Self-attestation permitted for housing instability.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard not based on local Fair Market Rent

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness