Housing Support - Wabasha County Social 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.

Last assured

05/17/2024

Physical Address

411 Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN 55981

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(651)565-3351

Voice

(888)315-8815

Fax

(651)565-3084

Website

https://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/departments/social_services/index.php

[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment

Fee

Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support housing rate directly to the housing provider.

Required documents

Application/registration form

Eligibility

Residents of Wabasha 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

Wabasha County, MN

Agency info

Wabasha County Social Services

Provides mandated social service programs for Wabasha County residents in need