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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

107 North Broadway, Suite 200, Crookston, MN 56716

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 Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties

Required documents

Application form and required program qualification and administrative forms

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.tvoc.org
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available upon request

Application process

Call

Service area

Kittson County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Norman County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Polk County, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Roseau County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who 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

09/17/2025

Providing organization

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

Nonprofit community action agency providing services to low-income individuals and families in northwestern and southern Minnesota. Programs include early childhood education, housing and energy assistance, transportation, employment support, and services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The agency aims to improve quality of life and promote self-sufficiency across diverse communities.