Rent Help Hennepin - Tenant Resource Connections

300 South Sixth Street, Hennepin County Government Center - Skyway Level, Minneapolis, MN 55487

Eligibility

Hennepin County residents with past due rent for households who: - Have a current lease and income of 30% Area Median Income or less - Families with dependent school age children but do not have a lease

Required documents

Application/registration form court eviction summons notice with a court date current lease (signed copy) email address ledger from property manager showing the amount owed as of the current days date proof of income or county benefits from the last 60 days (pay stubs, benefit letters, etc.) W9 from property manager

Hours

- Website: 24 hour/7 days a week - Tenant Resource Connection Helpline: 24 hours/7 days a week voicemail

(612)767-9737

Voice - Intake Tenant Resource Connection Helpline

https://www.hennepin.us/prevent-eviction

Languages

French, Hmong, Somali, Spanish

Application process

To apply, individuals and families should follow these steps: 1. Visit the website https://Renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com to determine if they qualify and create a login/password 2. Prepare necessary documentation 3. If needing help with the application process or the household does not have an email, call the Tenant Resource Connection and leave a voice message. A call back will be provided to the applicant. There are several providers who may also help with the Rent Help Hennepin prescreen process. 4. Applicants can always access their account information to check the status of their application or denial.

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Description

Provides an online application to residents who have past due rent in order to help households remain in their current housing situation. Financial assistance may be provided for past due rent and the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA), and the Statewide Affordable Housing Aid (SAHA) funding. There is currently a lifetime cap amount to how much a household can apply for assistance. If funding is not available, Rent Help Hennepin applications are still being accepted through their web portal. NOTE: Households in Hennepin County who meet income guidelines that need rent assistance should apply through the Rent Help Hennepin website and should not be directed to Emergency Assistance (EA)/Emergency General Assistance (EGA).

Last assured

01/13/2025

What's Here

Certificates/Forms Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Rent Payment Assistance Websites

Providing organization

Tenant Resource Connections

Supports Hennepin County residents who are at risk of eviction or homelessness through a collaborative partnership between community, non-profits, government, and higher education. Service partners include legal, mediation, workforce, housing search, and rent assistance.