Housing Support - Douglas County Health and Human Services
Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.
Categories
Last assured
03/05/2025
Physical Address
809 Elm Street, Suite 1186, Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(320)762-3833
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/; call; email - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.
Fee
Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
Residents of Douglas County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income - SSI program or General Assistance - GA program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, the program serves: - Individuals younger than age 65 who have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment, or chemical dependency. - Older adults ages 65 and older
Service area
Douglas County, MN
Agency info
Douglas County Health and Human Services
The county human services providing services for foster care licensing, adult mental health, substance use services, senior and veteran services, children and families, economic assistance programs, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.