Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
Minnesota Housing
Minnesota
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) began in 1993 and provides supportive services and financial assistance, such as rent deposits, rent payments or utility payments, to eligible households that are homeless or at imminent risk of homeless.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Resident of Minnesota
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Required Documents
Required for income (general), housing instability, proof of arrears that need to be paid. Self-attestation permitted as last resort.
Total Funding
$70,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Amount Provided
$2,124 average one-time fixed amount
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age