Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Provides housing assistance low-income individuals and families that 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
12/05/2023
Physical Address
59039 220th Street, Austin, MN 55912
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Required documents
Application form and required program qualification and administrative form
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
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
Agency info
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