Minnesota Department of Human Services
Minnesota

MSA Housing Assistance provides a monthly benefit to people with disabilities who face high housing costs and receive MA waiver services or are leaving an institution.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$15,000,000
Total Funding
$15,000,000
Website
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/housing/programs-…
Amount Provided
$457 per month
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Duration
No predetermined time limit
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
8/8/23 9:34
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons with disabilities; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; Currently receiving SSI or RSDI

Required Documents

Required for income (general), lease, citizenship/immigration status. Does not accept self-attestations.

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a fixed amount per month

Eligibility Limitations

Age

Priority Populations

Persons with disabilities