Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Olmsted County Child and Family Services

2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Eligibility

- Income below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines - Disabled individuals ages 18 and older - Individuals who are blind - Individuals who are out of work - Individuals who are refugees or have asylum status - Older adults ages 55 and older - Residents of Minnesota at least 30 days who are current residents of Olmsted County. Migrant workers and their families are exempt from the 30 day requirement if they have worked in Minnesota within the last 12 months and earned at least $1,000 in gross wages in Minnesota.

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(855)282-3390

Voice

(507)328-6500

Voice

(507)328-7956

Fax

https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance/emergency-assistance

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call - Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Walk in for application; walk in and bring items from the Required Proof Checklist https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/Required%20Proof%20Checklist.pdf

Service area

Olmsted County, MN

Description

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Allowable Expenses: - Housing: Rent and mortgage. Verification of payment overdue or threat of eviction notice required. Assistance for a rental unit damage deposit will not be provided if the adult has already moved into the unit. - Utilities: Verification of pending utility shut-off required Amount of assistance provided is based on household size. Only vendor or protective payee payments will be issued.

Last assured

08/25/2025

What's Here

Mortgage Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Telephone Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance

Providing organization

Olmsted County Child and Family Services

Public child welfare agency which responds to community concerns about child safety, child well-being and family stability