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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority

10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

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 need Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
  • People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness
  • Residents of Blue Earth County
Households that 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 or 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/registration form copies of family's birth certificates names and addresses of former landlords are needed for references picture ID (such as a driver's license) Social Security cards for everyone in the household
Hours
8 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters provided
Application process
Call; visit website
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Payment Options

  • Section 8 Voucher
Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
Last Assured
03/11/2026
Providing organization
Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority

Provides assistance under the Public Housing Affordable Rent program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which also includes special program types for VASH, Mainstream, and Foster Youth to Independence. Participants have the opportunity to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership programs.