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Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Eligibility
Adults with low income who are residents of Hennepin County
Required documents
Application/registration form birth certificate for families with children photo ID proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.) shelter verification verification of the last 30 days of income and assets including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
Hours
  • Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday
  • Drop Box Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week
outside building near entrance
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Online Application: Print Application:
  • To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application
  • Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440
  • Call for an application
  • Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location
Service area
Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In
Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:
  • Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis
  • Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable
  • Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.
  • Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs
  • Property tax help for past due taxes
  • Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only
  • Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.
NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.
Last Assured
08/08/2024
Providing organization
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits