Resources for Housing, Foreclosure and Tenant Issues
city or County Related:
Anoka County Basic Needs
Anoka County has a variety of funding resources available to those who have been impacted by COVID-19, are at risk of losing their housing or are currently experiencing homelessness. Follow this link for more details and information.
Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP)
ACCAP is committed to helping disadvantaged individuals out of poverty and into the community as productive citizens. The agency offers educational opportunities, information and referral, and direct services, such as Head Start, Affordable Housing, and Child Care Aware of MN, Metro. These programs and services help residents achieve their goal of self-sufficiency.
Anoka County “Who to Call” Help Sheet
Anoka County Community Partner Shelter Resource List
Dakota County Emergency Hotel Program for Adults and Youth
Dakota County contracts with three agencies (Matrix Housing Services, Ally Supportive Services, and The Link) to provide emergency shelter in local hotels for single adults, youth ages 18-24, and couples/households without children. Participants must be homeless in Dakota County and one member of the household must have a disabling condition. Priority is given to individuals who are unsheltered and those who are homeless and at high risk for COVID-19 (over age 60 and/or pre-existing medical conditions). The Emergency Hotel Program replaces the rotating church-based emergency shelter.
Information on the Plymouth HRA’s Homeowner Programs can be found at the following links:
General Plymouth HRA Info
First Time Home Buyer
Emergency Home Repairs For Seniors
statewide & national:
HUD Trusted Messenger Program - These case study examples provide a brief look into some of the initiatives and strategies that communities around the U.S. are implementing to achieve the goals of equity and effectiveness. Visit the Disease Risks and Homelessness page on the HUD Exchange for a full list of resources related to COVID-19 infectious disease prevention and response for homeless providers.
HousingLink.org - Simplify Affordable Housing; Section 8, Rental Resources, Data & Research, check it out.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides legal advice to low-income for all Minneapolis renters.
Legal Aid’s COVID-19 page with legal information and resources
Legal-Aid’s housing-specific information and advice. This includes information about the Governor’s executive order to suspend evictions and lease terminations. This webpage is updated daily as new information is available.
Individual tenants can also call Legal Aid to get information about their specific situation. Legal Aid provides free legal services for income qualifying renters: 612-334-5970.
HOME Line - provides free and confidential legal advice to all Minneapolis renters.
HOME Line's tenant hotline, free & confidential legal advice: 612-728-5767 or email your question to HOME Line housing attorneys.
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Bridge to Benefits, Housing and Utilities: http://www.bridgetobenefits.org/Housing_Transportation
Home Ownership/ Foreclosure Help: http://www.hocmn.org/
Tenant Help: http://www.homelinemn.org/
NLIHC’s Advocates’ Guide 2021
NLIHC has released online its Advocates’ Guide 2021: A Primer on Federal Affordable Housing & Community Development Programs, a comprehensive resource for advocates and others involved in many aspects of affordable housing and community development.
Discrimination - Legal Help:
http://mylegalaid.org/get-help
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing_discrimination
Park Plaza Cooperative - a resident-owned manufactured home community in Fridley, Minnesota.
Cahill Place - To be considered for Cahill Place you need to go through supportive housing services. If you are in Dakota County, you would call the Supportive Housing Unit. For families and single adults, call the Dakota County Housing Crisis Line at 651-554-5751 and press 1 to be directed to Dakota County Intake.
Tiny Home Ownership (YouTube video)
National March for Affordable Housing C-SPAN Video - October 7, 1989
Housing NOW CSPAN Video - August 17, 1989
Helping People With Disabilities
Information for Disabled Persons (HUD.gov)
Disability Accommodation in the Home (Cost Guide)
Certain Developments Housing Vouchers for People with Disabilities
Keep Your Home through Debilitating Disease
American Association on Health and Disability Resource Center
Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips