Emergency Rental Assistance - Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC)

1101 East 78th Street, Suite 110, Loffler Building, Bloomington, MN 55420

Eligibility

Serves residents of Hennepin County who meet the following requirements: - 18 years of age or older - Not have sufficient funds to cover housing costs, including earned income - Individuals must not receive a rental subsidy like MPHA or Section 8 - Have a household income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Required documents

- Copy of lease or rental agreement - Individuals seeking security deposit assistance, will need to provide a denial letter from Hennepin County or another rental assistance provider - Last 30 days of income for all adults in the household, including wages, public benefits, social security, child support, etc. - Proof of eviction notice - Proof of Hennepin County address (utility bill, benefits statement, or current tax return) - Proof of household size (lease listing all household members, current tax return, or a benefits statement)

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(952)933-8016

Fax

(952)930-3541

Voice

(952)933-9639

Voice - Intake Main Line

https://caphennepin.org/rental-assistance/

[email protected]

Application process

- Download and complete application packet (on website) and provide required documentation - Submit completed application packet and required documentation by email at [email protected] or mail to or drop off at the Brooklyn Park site or one of the CAP-HC locations: Locations and hours can be found at caphennepin.org/locations. - Applications processed in the order they are received; incomplete applications or documentation is an automatic denial - Due to the extreme high demand for rental assistance, it will take months before applications are processed. Once the application reaches the top of the list and is ready to be processed, staff will communicate via email or postal service. CAP-HC cannot provide application status updates during the interim. Visit https://caphennepin.org/rental-assistance/ to check the status of applications submitted on a specific date that are currently being processed.

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Description

Limited funding available to provide a one-time payment for eligible households for either emergency rental assistance to help households get caught up on late rent or security deposit and/or first month rent assistance. Assistance can be accessed once every 24 months. Emergency rental assistance may only be utilized once in a 24-month period. Cannot assist households that receive subsidies, such as through Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Section 8, among others. Due to the high volume of emergency rental assistance applications received, application processing may take 60 days or more. Visit https://caphennepin.org/rental-assistance/ to check the status of applications submitted on a specific date that are currently being processed.

Last assured

10/25/2024

What's Here

Rental Deposit Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC)

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC), formerly known as Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH), works to establish services, programs and partnerships that address poverty and increase family and economic stability in Hennepin County.