Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1224 North Nokomis Street NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
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 experiencing homelessness who need Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) - People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness Households who 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
Required documents
- Application form https://douglascountyhra.org/other- Verification of Mental Health Illness form https://douglascountyhra.org/other
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday
8 am - 4 pm Friday
(320)762-3849
Voice
Website
https://douglascountyhra.orgInterpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call; email completed application form; walk in
Service area
Douglas County, MN
Grant County, MN
Pope County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
- Walk In
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides temporary housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult member having a serious mental health diagnosis within the past two years while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
Last Assured
12/10/2024
Providing organization
Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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.