Housing Resource Line - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Resource Name:Housing Resource Line - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
address
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Eligibility
Required documents
- Proof of homelessness or risk of homelessness (such as documentation showing you are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or facing imminent homelessness within two weeks)
- Proof of income
- Additional verifications may be requested depending on the program
Hours
Application process
Fees
Service area
Provides housing assistance for eligible individuals, including homeless and near-homeless people, through a variety of programs:
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse: Offers emergency shelter placement, eviction-prevention assistance, and information on community housing resources and referrals. Individuals seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a Dakota County Supportive Housing Unit program to be evaluated for pet sheltering by referral.
Housing Hub: Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness in Dakota County with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified who meet eligibility requirements can be connected to a Housing Assessor and complete a Housing Needs Assessment. Individuals and families who complete a Housing Needs Assessment will be added to the Housing Registry.
HUD Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing Program: Offers advocacy and case management for eligible homeless families with minor children and pregnant individuals. Participants may qualify for up to 24 months of transitional housing rental subsidy.
Last Assured
Providing organization
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.