Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Provides housing assistance for 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 use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
Last assured
08/08/2025
Physical Address
308 2nd Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Application forms by appointment only: 4 pm - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(507)433-8317
Application process
Call
Required documents
Application/registration form; background check; credit check; driver's license; landlord verification; proof of household income; Social Security card/number
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 the City of Austin
Service area
Austin, MN
Agency info
Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority
City housing and redevelopment authority