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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Spero

610 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060

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 are in need of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) - People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness - Residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties 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

Required documents

Application form and required program qualification and administrative forms

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Mower County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Winona County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

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 uses for Bridges funding include temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlords on behalf of qualified participants.

Last Assured

12/03/2025

Providing organization

Spero

A mental health service provider offering mental health services, substance recovery, mobile response, and a residential treatment program

Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Spero