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Emergency Assistance - EA - Scott County Economic Assistance

200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379

Eligibility

Families with low income and children under age 18 that meet income guidelines and are residents of Scott County

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license eviction notice proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number utility bill disconnection/shut off notice

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday extended hours may be available by appointment

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process
Call for appointment; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area

Scott County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of financial assistance provided depends on family size and the type of emergency. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. - Helps families experiencing a financial crisis and may provide financial assistance for up to two months of rent, one month with a deposit, or utilities (electric, gas, and heating service payment assistance). Families must apply for Fuel Assistance during the heating season. - Applicant must have spent at least 30% of their available income on housing and utilities in the past 90 days - Applicant's name must be on the lease or utility bill ? - Financial assistance is paid directly to the vendor? - Does not provide financial assistance for late fees

Last Assured

08/26/2025

Providing organization

Scott County Economic Assistance

County economic assistance department