Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals and families that include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
Last assured
04/26/2024
Physical Address
324 East River Road, Brainerd, MN 56401
Hours
7 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
Voice
Fax
(218)828-8817
Website
Application process
Call; visit website for application
Required documents
Application form and required program qualification and administrative forms
Eligibility
Open to all households who meet the priority population requirements including: - People living in an institution or other segregated setting who will be homeless when discharged - People experiencing homelessness who need Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) - People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness Households who meet the requirements listed above should also meet these eligibility requirements: - The head of household or other household member must be 18 years of age or over and have a diagnosed mental illness - The household is eligible to receive a Housing Choice Voucher or can become eligible based on successful participation in the Bridges Program - The household's gross income at the time of initial eligibility is at or below 50% of the AMI for the household size - Serves residents of Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties; Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Band of Tribal Nations
Service area
Aitkin County, MN Cass County, MN Crow Wing County, MN Morrison County, MN Todd County, MN Wadena County, MN
Agency info
Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Public housing agency