St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)

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.

Resources and money help with:

  • Preventing homelessness
  • Getting back into housing right away
  • Staying in housing

Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • St. Louis County
  • Specialization
    • Homeless
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Recipients are Minnesota households 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: Serves singles, families, and youth

Location

320 W 2nd St, Ste 101, Duluth, MN, 55802

Area Served

St. Louis County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 218-726-2543
  • Toll Free: 800-450-9777
  • Main: 218-726-2000

Email

Radosevichs@stlouiscountymn.gov

Websites

Other Services at this Location

Last Update

6/14/2024