4 Resources
Financial help for rent, utilities, and emergency housing for Hennepin County residents facing crisis from the Portland Avenue service center in Minneapolis. Funds limited; apply in person or online. Bring photo ID, Social Security numbers for household, pay stubs, past-due notices, lease, and any eviction paperwork. Free services for income-eligible households facing imminent loss of housing.
612-596-1300 · 525 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rent/utility assistance from the Harbor Light Center in downtown Minneapolis and other Twin Cities sites. Walk in during intake hours or call for screening. Bring photo ID, Social Security numbers, any eviction or past-due notices, and income verification. Free services for income-eligible households facing homelessness or imminent housing loss.
612-332-5855 · 900 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and street outreach for homeless adults and families in Minneapolis from the 1st Avenue South campus. 24/7 shelter intake for single adults; families referred via coordinated entry. Bring photo ID and any existing housing paperwork if available. Free services; staff also connect residents to health care, employment, and benefits.
612-874-8683 · 2740 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Transitional and affordable housing programs for families and women in the Twin Cities from the Nicollet Mall headquarters. Includes supportive services, workforce development, and early childhood education. Apply through YWCA waitlists or coordinated entry; bring photo ID, Social Security numbers, income verification, and family documents. Free services for income-eligible households.
612-215-4300 · 1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403