General Assistance - GA - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Interpretation services
Interpreters available; French; Russian; Somali; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese
Application process
- Call; walk in - 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
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
Languages
Application Process
Description
Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is: - $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services - $350 for a person living in the community - Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of this - People who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP
Last Assured
11/11/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.
