Homelessness Prevention Program - Minnesota Valley Action Council
NOTE: Funding is currently not available for this program at this time. Please refer to other programs. Provides homeless prevention program services such as: - Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing. - Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.
Last assured
10/17/2024
Physical Address
301 North Main, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Hours
Vary by location
Voice
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call local MVAC office to be screened
Required documents
Eviction notice or other documentation of housing crisis; foreclosure notice; proof of employment; proof of homeownership; proof of household income; proof of rejection for other assistance; rental/lease agreement; telephone number
Eligibility
Low-income residents of Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties. Also, must: - Be currently homeless or at imminent risk of losing housing (doubled-up situations are looked at on a case-by-case basis) - Cooperation with employment service programs - Have the ability to resolve the crisis on their own or with other agency resources - Housing affordability (basic housing costs-rent, electricity, gas, etc. less than 50% of net income) and ability to maintain housing - Live, work or attend school in the nine-county area - Meet income eligibility (under 175% of the Federal Poverty Guideline) - Willing to participate in follow-up services and cooperation with past follow-up requirements
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN Brown County, MN Faribault County, MN Le Sueur County, MN Martin County, MN Nicollet County, MN Sibley County, MN Waseca County, MN Watonwan County, MN
Agency info
Minnesota Valley Action Council
A private, non-profit Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, obtain viable transportation, employment and training, as well as creating educational opportunities for children in southern Minnesota.