Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County

Help Paying for Basic Needs

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.

Location

7101 Northland Circle N, Ste 123 The Triad Bldg, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428

Area Served

Hennepin County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 952-933-9639

Websites

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Last Update

10/16/2024