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Emergency Assistance Programs
Emergency Assistance is available to eligible applicants who are experiencing an emergency situation such as eviction, threat of eviction, or utility shut-off..
The general guidelines for this program include but are not limited to:
- There is an immediate threat to health or safety.
- The issuance of emergency assistance will resolve the emergency.
- The household:
- must have resided in Washington County for the past 30 days.
- has income below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.
- has enough income to afford their basic need expenses for at least the next two calendar months.
- does not have available resources to take care of their own emergency.
- Apply online through MNbenefits.
- Complete a Combined Application Form.
- Return application to any of our office locations by email, fax, mail, or by dropping it off in one of the drop-boxes.
Check your application for the full list.
Other documentation that may be needed to determine eligibility:
- Proof of your household's current income including income from a job or self-employment, Social Security, child or spousal support, unemployment, etc.
- Proof of your current balance of all liquid assets such as bank accounts, pre-paid debit cards, Direct Express cards, etc.
- If you are requesting help with a utility bill, send a copy of your bill or shut-off notice.
- If you are requesting help with your rent, send a copy of your signed lease agreement and itemized late notice or rent ledger showing the amount you owe.