Minnesota Housing
Minnesota

Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) is a grant program focused on addressing homelessness and housing instability among students and their families. The program serves families with children eligible for a pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 academic program and youth (with or without children of their own) who are eligible for an academic program through grade 12 and who are without their parent or guardian. The program provides both direct assistance (rent, utilities) and supportive services.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$3,500,000
Total Funding
$3,500,000
Website
https://www.mnhousing.gov/rental-housing/grant-programs/active-funding/homework-starts-with-home.html
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
200% Federal Poverty Guidelines or less
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
4/7/23 12:32
Other Eligibility Requirements

Families with children (or emancipated youth) eligible for a pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 academic program

Required Documents

Required for income (general), proof of arrears that need to be paid. Self-attestation permitted for income (general).

Coordinates Eligibility With

Medicaid; SNAP or TANF; Family and child services; Reentry, reintegration, or post-incarceration programs

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Youth; Households with eviction notices