We are currently experiencing high application volumes. We ask for your patience as Housing Stability staff work to support you.
Apply for Housing Assistance
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that the information presented in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned further understand(s) that providing false representations herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading, or incomplete information may result in legal action.
Note: Once you begin the application, you will not be able to hit the back button. The entire application will take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. Please read this entire page before applying.
Technical Assistance
Mondays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Wednesdays 3–5 p.m. | Fridays 1–3 p.m.
Due to the internal construction and remodeling of the Wellstone Center, we are transitioning from walk-in dates and times. If you need technical assistance to complete the application, please call Housing Stability at 651-789-2547 to schedule an appointment to meet with a Housing Stability staff member to assist you. We hope that this change does not cause additional hardship.
This change will go into effect starting on Monday, June 16, 2025, and continue until the construction and remodeling end.
Housing Assistance Application Criteria & Information
To be eligible for assistance, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Have income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Be a resident of Ramsey County. If you are not a Ramsey County resident, please determine other resources here.
- A Social Security card or number is not needed to apply for assistance.
*The ability to assist your household depends on meeting eligibility criteria and funding available.
There will be some households who are otherwise eligible but cannot be served due to lack of resources.
Most of the funds that Neighborhood House utilizes to help participants can usually only be accessed once every 12 or 18 months. There are few exceptions to this policy.
Completing the application process and sending information does not guarantee funding. Criteria and funding amounts can change at any time.
What you will need to provide to complete your application: |
Neighborhood House recommends uploading all documents within 3 business days so we can process them quickly and avoid extra costs. We will be able to process your request for funding once all documentation is received. We are currently experiencing high application volumes. We ask for your patience as Housing Stability staff work to support you. |
How to calculate your income to determine if you are eligible?
- If you receive monthly benefits, you can multiple your monthly amount by 12.
Example: $950.00/month X 12 = $11,400.00
- If you get paid from employment (job); you can take your hourly wage times the number of hours you work each week then multiple by 52.
Example: $17.00 per hour X 35 hours per week = $595.00 X 52 = $30,940.00
Verification of all income sources will be required to determine funding eligibility.
|
Household size |
Annual income before taxes (200%) |
|---|---|
|
1 |
31,920 |
|
2 |
43,280 |
|
3 |
54,640 |
|
4 |
66,000 |
|
5 |
77,360 |
|
6 |
88,720 |
|
7 |
100,080 |
|
8 |
111,440 |
|
9 |
122,800 |
|
10 |
134,160 |
Neighborhood House prioritizes funding for households facing eviction. Generally, we can assist with 1-2 months of past due rent or utilities, depending on available funding. To fully resolve the crisis, you may need to consider options such as contributing personally or applying for County Emergency Assistance here.
***For people who have received an eviction summons***
If you have received a summons to appear in Ramsey County Housing Court, please do not complete the application process. Some financial providers are available during court, and you can request assistance from them at that time. You will need to request Clinic Service at the beginning of court, and you will be able to discuss your situation with financial, legal, or mediation services.
If you have already been to court and have completed the settlement agreement, we will not have time to process the request for assistance according to the time that was established for payment or a letter of guarantee in the settlement agreement.
*** For Property Managers***
If you are a property representative who would like to assist your tenant, please have them complete the application online. Staff will contact you directly to request the necessary documentation to process the funding request when we are ready to complete that step in the process. Please do not submit any forms, without an application for the tenant already submitted.
