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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051

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 who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness
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 and 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
  • Serves residents of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties, including the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Required documents
Application form and required program qualification and administrative forms
Hours
Vary
Interpretation services
Interpreters provided
Application process
Call
Service area
Chisago County, MN Isanti County, MN Kanabec County, MN Mille Lacs County, MN Pine County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
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 application fees, financial assurance/risk mitigation program fees, damage claims, rental assistance payments, security deposits, utility connection fees, and vacancy payments paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants. ?The rental subsidy is temporary and is intended to bridge the housing gap between exiting institutions, segregated settings, supervised release, and homelessness to a permanent, affordable housing option.
Last Assured
04/15/2026
Providing organization
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council

Lakes and Pines provides resources to individuals and families with low incomes, which assist them in reaching their goals and increasing their level of self-sufficiency. Offers programs such as financial literacy, energy assistance, emergency housing, and referrals to partnering agencies.