Housing Support - Meeker County Human Services

114 North Holcombe Avenue, Suite 180, Litchfield, MN 55355

Eligibility

Residents of Meeker County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income - SSI program or General Assistance - GA program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, individuals must be: - Younger than age 65 and have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment, or chemical dependency. - Older adults ages 65 and older

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(320)693-5300

Voice

(877)915-5300

Voice

(320)693-5344

Fax

https://www.co.meeker.mn.us/243/Cash-Food-Medical-Assistance

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. - Call

Fees

Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider

Service area

Meeker County, MN

Description

Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Last assured

03/17/2025

What's Here

Supportive Housing Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Meeker County Human Services

Provides cash assistance to help adults receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI pay for their basic needs. Adults who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older but don't qualify for SSI because of their income may still be eligible for MSA if they meet income requirements.

The basic monthly MSA grant is calculated using either the maximum SSI amount (Federal Benefit Rate) for the adult or their countable income (if they do not receive SSI), and the MSA standard set by state law.

Special Needs Grant

MSA also may provide special payments for adults who need:

- Certain home repairs

- Certain household furniture and appliances

- Guardian or conservator service fees

- Help paying for housing costs through MSA Housing Assistance

- Medically prescribed special diets

- Representative payee services

Adults who receive MSA are also eligible for help with medical, food, and housing costs through Medical Assistance - MA, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and MSA Housing Assistance programs.