HousingLink
Help to Find Housing
1400 Van Buren St NE, Ste 215, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Eligibility
In addition to the general public, this organization provides housing referrals/resources to individuals with criminal histories reentering the general population from a correctional facility.
Hours
8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
(612) 522-2500
Voice
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Site Service Area
All services: Twin Cities Metro area Some services: Statewide
Other Information
Specialization
- Individuals with criminal histories accepted
Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
Program that helps you find local housing options.
The program may guide you on how to choose and obtain a place that meets your needs.
MORE INFORMATION
Search rental listings in the Twin Cities Metro area to find an apartment, house, duplex, townhome or condo to rent.
- Search for available affordable rental housing by:
- Location
- Rent amount
- Number of bedrooms
- Accessibility
- Subsidized Housing Programs
- Building type
- Seniors and Disabled
- Pets
- Programs
- Create account to get an email when new listings that match your search appear
- Waiting List information: Provides information about the open/closed status of Twin Cities metro area waiting lists for subsidized housing and Section 8 Vouchers
- Basic Housing Information: Tip sheets to help with housing searches, fair housing, and understanding public housing, project-based housing and Section 8 Vouchers
- Section 8 Information: Includes information about Housing Choice Voucher payment standards and Metro and Greater Minnesota portability contacts.
- Service agencies are also encouraged to contact the agency for additional resources and help
- Program called Beyond Backgrounds to help tenants with difficult rental histories (such as criminal background, low credit score or recent eviction) partner with participating landlords
- Affordable and accessible housing listings are free for landlords
Last Update
02/05/2026
Providing organization
HousingLink