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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

1224 North Nokomis Street NE, Alexandria, MN 56308

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
- Application form https://douglascountyhra.org/other - Verification of Mental Health Illness form https://douglascountyhra.org/other
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm Friday

Call; email completed application form; walk in

Douglas County, MN
Grant County, MN
Pope County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Traverse County, MN

Description

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.

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