Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless

Description

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless.

Supportive services and financial assistance with:

• Rent deposits
• Rent payments
• Utility payments

Funds are limited and may not be available for all households.

Additional Information

Provides one-time assistance with a rent or mortgage payment for households that need a short-term bridge to stability.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Fillmore County

• Organization Type
  • Community Action Partnership

• Specialization
  • Homeless
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Minnesota household income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines and the household must be experiencing a housing crisis and a need for assistance.

Housing assistance and services may vary by region or agency. There are FHPAP programs in all Minnesota counties and the following Tribal Nations: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, Upper Sioux Community, White Earth Nation.

Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must meet program and income eligibility requirements.
• Participants must be able to continue to pay their housing payment after the one-time assistance.
• Must have a verifiable crisis situation that may cause them to lose their housing