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Otter Tail County Department of Human Services - Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Emergency Assistance

500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Eligibility

  • Counties can add their own rules about who can get Emergency Assistance and how often
  • You don't have to be on or eligible for Minnesota Family Investment Program to get Emergency Assistance
  • You have not received Emergency Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer
  • You have to meet income guidelines
  • Emergency Assistance must resolve the crisis
  • You can show you have enough income to pay bills moving forward
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Families with dependent children under age 21

Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Application process

Apply for Emergency Assistance at your local county or tribal social service office. Apply online ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You can only apply once in 18 months

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

Site Service Area

Otter Tail County

The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis. This program is run by Minnesota counties and tribes who choose to participate. The policies differ from county to county regarding who is eligible, how much money is available and what emergencies are covered. MORE INFORMATION Emergency Assistance: Provides emergency help for Minnesota families with dependent children under age 21.
  • The emergency must threaten the health and safety of a child, such as eviction or utility shutoff.
Emergency General Assistance: Provides help to people without children who face an emergency situation that threatens the person's health and/or safety, such as eviction or utility shutoff.
  • Can receive only once in 12 months

Last Update

05/19/2026

Providing organization

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services