Housing Tip: How to Get Emergency Assistance in the Twin Cities
Anoka County
Families with children under the age of 18, or children that are 18 and full-time high school students, should contact the Anoka County Human Service Center in Blaine at 763-717-7730.
Adults with no children under the age of 18, or children that are 18 and full-time high school students, contact Anoka County Adult Intake, Anoka County Government Center in Anoka at 763-422-7246.
Carver County
Emergency assistance is usually provided in the form of specific payments for shelter or other emergency expenses, which cause a threat to the health or safety of the individual or family. People currently active on a program with Financial Assistance should call their caseworker to apply for emergency assistance. People not currently active in a program with Carver County can call (952) 361-1600 and ask for Financial Assistance Intake to get information on how to apply for emergency assistance.
Dakota County
Emergency assistance programs are short-term assistance (usually a one-time payment) for people experiencing a financial hardship such as an eviction or utility shutoff. Any income not needed for basic needs will be considered available to meet the emergency as well as any cash or other assets you might have. Contact Employment and Economic Assistance at 651-554-5611.
Hennepin County
When Hennepin County residents are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the county may be able to help by providing short-term aid.
Services may include:
- Emergency temporary shelter
- Housing costs like rent payments, damage deposits, home repairs and utility bills
- Foreclosure prevention, moving expenses and transportation to relocate
- Extra food support for people on special diets
It can take up to 30 days to find out if you’re eligible for emergency assistance through Hennepin County.
Single adults should call 612-596-1300. We can see if we can help you apply over the phone.
Central-Northeast Minneapolis
Health Services Building, 525 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis | Map
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North Minneapolis
Human Services and Public Health Department — North Minneapolis, 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis | Map
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
South Minneapolis
Human Services and Public health – South Minneapolis, 2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis | Map
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Northwest suburban
Northwest Family Service Center, 7051 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center | Map
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
South suburban
VEAP Community Service Center, 9600 Aldrich Avenue, Bloomington | Map
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
West suburban
Wells Fargo building, 1011 - 1st Street South, Hopkins. | Map
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey County
The Emergency General Assistance (EGA) program primarily helps low-income individuals experiencing a financial crisis. If you wish to apply for cash or food programs, please come to our offices at 160 East Kellogg Blvd., Government Center East, St. Paul, MN 55101. To have Ramsey County mail you an application, or for further information about applying for services or our programs, call 651-266 4444.
Scott County
Emergency General Assistance (EGA) meets the emergency needs of eligible adults or families who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Call financial assistance at (952) 445-7751 for more information.
Washington County
The Emergency Assistance program primarily helps low income individuals experiencing a housing or utility crisis.
HOW TO APPLY: To obtain information about our financial assistance programs, apply or to obtain an application, contact the Financial Intake line at 651-430-6459. Applications are available in any of Washington County's four offices during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
Washington County Government Center 14949 62nd Street North P.O. Box 30 Stillwater, MN 55082
Woodbury Service Center 2150 Radio Drive Woodbury, MN 55125
Forest Lake Service Center 19955 Forest Road N Forest Lake, MN 55025
Cottage Grove Service Center 13000 Ravine Parkway Cottage Grove, MN 55016