Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota

The Housing Support program pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. The program aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. Over 20,000 Minnesotans receive Housing Support assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. About 27% of program recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: medication reminders, assistance with transportation, arranging for meetings and appointments, and arranging for medical and social services.

Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$177,000,000
Total Funding
$177,000,000
Website
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
Other income eligibility criteria
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Utilities
Food or household essentials
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/13/23 14:06
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities; Elderly

Required Documents

Required for income (general), proof of residing in program service area.

Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard based on local Fair Market Rent

Eligibility Limitations

Age