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Emergency Assistance - EA - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

- Families with children with low income - Pregnant women with low income - Residents of Hennepin County
Application/registration form birth certificate for families with children photo ID proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.) shelter verification verification of the last 30 days of income and assets including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

Online Application: - To apply, visit MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ Print Application: - To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application - Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440 - Call for an application - Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location

Hennepin County, MN

Description

Emergency Assistance is short-term, one-time assistance for families in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety. Services may include: - Damage or rental deposits - Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable - Moving expenses - Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs - Mortgage assistance for households who are facing foreclosure - Property tax help for past due taxes - Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only - Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills in the city of Minneapolis. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help. NOTE: EA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Last assured

08/08/2024

Providing organization

Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits

Need help or have questions? Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk to a Community Resource Specialist.

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