Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation

Description

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs

Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds.

Additional Information

Emergency Rental Assistance provides a one-time payment for eligible households that need help getting caught up on late rent or paying the security deposit and first month of rent.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Hennepin County

• Organization Type
  • Community Action Partnership

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have earned income at the time of enrollment
• Be a resident of Minnesota
• Be a United States citizen, or eligible non-citizen
• Household annual gross incomes must fall below 200% of the current federal poverty guidelines
• Household net assets must be $10,000 or less
• Account holder savings must come from the participant's earned income (wages/employment)
• Ability to purchase the asset within a maximum of 30 months

Application Instructions

Contact a local participating agency to be screened for eligibility and to request an application. Need proof of employment income and current address, and valid MN driver's license/ID card to enroll.

For additional information contact (218) 685-4486 or toll-free (800) 492-4805

Fee

There is no fee for this service.