Housing Support

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.

Other Eligibility Requirements

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

Eligibility Limitations

Age

Required Documents

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

Total Funding
$177,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

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

Website
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp