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Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

59039 220th Street, Austin, MN 55912

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 - Serves residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

Required documents

Application form and required program qualification and administrative form

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters provided

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Mower County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Winona County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides housing assistance to 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 uses for Bridges funding include temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlords on behalf of qualified participants.

Last Assured

08/04/2025

Providing organization

Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The mission of the Mower County Housing Authority is to serve the citizens of Mower County by:

?- Providing affordable housing opportunities in a safe environment

?- Revitalizing and maintaining neighborhoods and a strong urban core

?- Forming effective partnerships to maximize social and economic opportunities