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Cook County Public Health and Human Services

Housing Support

411 W 2nd St, County Courthouse, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Eligibility

To qualify for Housing Support, people must: * Be 65 or older, or be over 18 and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves, and * Have less than $10,000 in assets, and * Have less countable income than the maximum benefit allowed where they reside, and * Meet additional requirements that may apply in certain programs or types of housing. Examples of eligible places include: * Adult Foster Care * Board and Lodges * Supervised Living Facilities * Boarding Care Homes * Long-term Homeless Supportive Housing * Independent and Assisted Living Facilities

Hours

8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
https://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/index.php

Application process

Contact a county or tribal financial worker at the local social services office, or apply online.

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

Service area

Cook County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

Disabilities
Older adults with disabilities
Adults with disabilities

Description

Helps pay housing-related expenses for people with low income who are 65 years or older, or are 18 years or older and have a disability that prevents them from working enough to support themselves. People can receive Housing Support from an eligible provider if they live in an eligible place, which could be a licensed facility or a person's own home. In some situations, Housing Support may provide additional supportive services for people who are not receiving waiver or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services. Learn more about Housing Support (formerly known as Group Residential Housing).

Last Update

02/17/2026

Providing organization

Cook County Public Health and Human Services