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Applications Open for Minnesota’s $100 Million Housing Assistance Program

COVID-19 Daily Update August 25, 2020

A $100 million state program, aimed at helping Minnesotans with housing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now accepting applications.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently announced the official launch of the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, which is funded through federal dollars.

Walz says the program will prevent eviction, homelessness and help maintain housing stability for residents who are struggling financially during the pandemic.

During a recent press conference with the governor, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said the housing crisis was around before COVID-19 hit and it’s an issue that continues to disproportionately affect indigenous people and people of color.

“People of color are more likely to be homeless, etc .. housing justice is racial justice. And I’m pleased we are acting today to do what we can to help people stay in their homes.” said Flanagan.

Local administrators are now working with eligible households to help them maintain stable housing.

There are several different ways you can get information about applying.. here are several of them:

You can call 211. 

Or you can call a toll-free line at 1-800-543-7709, that’s 1-800-543-7709.

Or if you prefer to go online… visit 211unitedway.org – There, you will find all the info you need to learn if you qualify for benefits and how to apply for the housing assistance, as well as other resources.

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