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Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Program

YouTube Link - Ending Veteran Homelessness: One Veteran at a TimeSignificant resources have been invested in Minnesota’s efforts to end Veteran homelessness. While a wide range of community partners work together to find homes for Veterans, we are specifically reaching out to Property Managers because you are the critical link in the housing process.

If you are a Property Manager willing to provide a home to a Veteran, you qualify for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Program. This program offers Property Managers the support, financial incentive and risk protection that makes doing the right thing the smartest thing. In addition to making a positive difference in the lives of local Veterans, partnering with Homes for Veterans provides you security and peace of mind.

Incentive Program Details


Vacancy Relief Fund

We understand Property Managers strive to fill open rental units in a timely and efficient manner. The rental application process with an eligible Veterans may sometimes require a little more time. To offset this, after you approve an eligible Veteran’s rental application, you are eligible for the Vacancy Relief Fund that will provide up to 45 days from date the unit was available while the Veteran prepares to move in. To apply for this fund, please complete the following steps: 

  1. Submit required documentation to homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us within 60 days after the Veteran moves in, to be compensated for the time your unit was vacant.
    1. Homes for Veterans Incentive Funds Application
    2. Signed lease
    3. Apartment turnover paperwork
  2. If you have any process questions or updates, contact homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us.
  3. To be eligible, the Veteran must be on the MDVA Homeless Veteran Registry and be assigned a high barrier score.

Incentive Fund

Over the past several years, MDVA has identified some Veterans with more complex rental barriers, such as justice involvement, previous rental history and health concerns. If you agree to assist these eligible Veterans and accept a rental application with a one-year lease, you can apply for the Incentive Fund and receive a one-time payment of up to $1,000.

  1. Submit required documentation to homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us within 60 days after the Veteran moves in to receive the Incentive Fund. Documentation includes:
    1. Homes for Veterans Incentive Funds Application
    2. Signed lease
  2. If you have any process questions or updates, contact homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us.
  3. To be eligible, the Veteran must be on the MDVA Homeless Veteran Registry and be assigned a high barrier score.

Risk Mitigation Fund

The Risk Mitigation Fund is designed to cover any property loss at an apartment after an eligible Veteran moves out during the first 12 months of their lease. This fund can cover up to $2,000 beyond the security deposit, acting as an insurance policy for the Property Manager.

An eligible Veteran for the purposes of this fund is defined as a Veteran who was enrolled in the Homes for Veterans program at move in by applying for the Homes for Veterans Incentive or Vacancy Relief Fund.

  1. Submit required documentation to homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us within 60 days after the Veteran move in; this ensures payment of the Mitigation Fund should something happen to your unit following a Veteran’s move out. Documentation includes:
    1. Homes for Veterans Incentive Funds Application
    2. Signed lease
    3. Move in checklist, with photos
    4. Upon Veteran vacating the unit, provide the following:
      1. Move out checklist, with photos
      2. Invoice with the eligible Veterans full name included
    5. If you have any process questions or updates, contact homelessprograms.mdva@state.mn.us.

Funds are limited and only available until they are exhausted.

Thank you for your partnership in helping to provide housing to Veterans experiencing homelessness. Please feel free to share this information with other Property Managers in your community.

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