Housing
At the Minnesota Department of Human Services, we work to help the people we serve obtain and maintain appropriate housing by supporting systems that bring together housing, services and income supports to enable people to live in the community of their choice.
Programs and services
Find housing programs, support services and help from the state and its partners. These services help people live as independently as possible in the community they choose.
Get help
Find help if you need housing, treatment or food support. It includes county and state resources, phone numbers and websites that can connect you to services.
Get housing, treatment and food help
Programs for recovery and stability
What are Bridging Benefits?
Bridging Benefits helps people leaving prison get food, cash, housing and health care support before they return to the community. This program connects corrections and human services staff so people can get help faster and have a better chance at staying stable.
Learn about Bridging Benefits
People at risk of homelessness
The PATH program helps people with mental illness or substance use needs who are homeless or may become homeless soon. It connects them to outreach, case management, housing help and local services that support recovery and stability.
Find PATH agencies by county
Need help with housing?
Find tools and programs that can help with housing goals, housing choices and support to stay in your home. If you are facing an eviction, foreclosure, utility shut-off or need help with a security deposit, you may qualify for emergency help.
Get help with housing
Housing support help
If you need help paying for housing, Housing Support may help cover room and board for adults with low incomes who have a disability or are age 65 or older.
Get housing help
Contact information
Contact information for housing at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, counties and tribes.
Contact information