Housing Support - Pennington County Social Services
101 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Eligibility
Residents of Pennington County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income program or General Assistance program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits.
Generally, the program serves:
- Adults ages 65 and older
- People younger than age 65 who have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency; examples include a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment or chemical dependency
Required documents
Application/registration form?
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)681-2880
Voice
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/??
- Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.??
- Call for an application
Fees
Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider
Service area
Pennington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.
?All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to:
?- Arranging for medical and social services
- Arranging for meetings and appointments
- Assistance with transportation
- Medication reminders
Last Assured
12/01/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Pennington County Social Services
County Human Services Department