Housing Support - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders
Categories
Last assured
03/07/2024
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
- Intake Hours: 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Child Care Available for Conducting Business: 8:15 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)554-5748
Voice
(651)554-5616
Application process
- Call for an application; email; mail or drop off an application to the Northern Service Center; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ to apply and submit an application online - Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 - Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 - Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 - Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Once application is received, a worker will call the applicant for a phone interview.
Fee
The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for the individual's food, household supplies, rent, utilities and other necessities. Depending on the individual's income, the individual may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support housing rate directly to the housing provider.
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
Residents of Dakota County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income program or General Assistance program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, the program serves: - Older adults ages 65 and older - People younger than age 65 who have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, it may be a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment or chemical dependency.
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Agency info
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.