Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
320 3rd Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021
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
b. List the appropriate counties served by the HRA, CDA, PHA or separate mental health agency.
- Serves Rice County, Minnesota
Application form, photo ID, proof of income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(888)200-4807
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(507)744-5185
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Rice County, MN
Description
Provides housing assistance for 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 use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
Last assured
12/12/2024
Providing organization
Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
County housing and redevelopment agency
