Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Resource Name:Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
address
700 Northside Drive NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
Eligibility
- 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
- 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
Required documents
- Application form https://douglascountyhra.org/other
- Verification of Mental Health Illness form https://douglascountyhra.org/other
Hours
Voice
·Intake
Website
https://douglascountyhra.orgApplication process
Fees
Service area
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 reassurance/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
Providing organization
Provides affordable housing services including basic home improvement programs, Bridges Rental Assistance, Down Payment Assistance Program, home loan programs, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and subsidized housing.