Housing Support - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

530 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Eligibility

Residents of Otter Tail County must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income - SSI program or General Assistance - GA program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, individuals must be: - Individuals younger than age 65 and have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment, or chemical dependency. - Older adults ages 65 and older

Required documents

Application proof of household income state ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)998-8150

Voice

(888)350-0241

Voice

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/housing/programs-and-services/housing-support.jsp

Application process

- Call; 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.??

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

Otter Tail County, MN

Description

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 The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.

Last assured

08/21/2025

What's Here

Supportive Housing Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, and case management