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Homeless Resources and Housing Information
People who experience homelessness deserve access to services to assist them in becoming stably housed, as well as assist them with accessing other resources to meet their basic needs. For help, call the Homeless Outreach Services Team at 651-430-6488.
Homeless Services
Street outreach programs support individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living outside.
Contact the Washington County Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) at 651-430-6488.
There are three shelter options in Washington County:
Families seeking shelter:
Contact St. Andrew's Resource Center at 651-762-9124, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Households must be seen in-person to seek shelter.
Singles who are 22 years or older and seeking shelter:
Contact the Washington County Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) at 651-430-6488.
For youth, up to 22 years old, who are seeking shelter:
- Call or text The Connect Center Youth Connections Coordinator and Outreach Worker at 612-475-4055 to schedule an appointment.
- Visit the Youth Services Network to connect with an Outreach Worker who can complete an assessment with you.
Coordinated Entry is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to housing resources. Coordinated Entry identifies, assesses and refers individuals to available housing resources.
Washington County has three access points:
For single adults, families, and youth:
Contact the Washington County Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) at 651-430-6488.
For families:
Contact St. Andrew's Resource Center at 651-762-9124, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
For youth, up to 24 years old:
- Call or text The Connect Center Youth Connections Coordinator and Outreach Worker at 612-475-4055 to schedule an appointment.
- Visit the Youth Services Network to connect with an Outreach Worker who can complete an assessment with you.
People who are facing eviction can contact our Landlord Liaison worker who can assist with referrals to financial, housing and homeless services.
Contact the Washington County Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) at 651-430-6488.
If you need financial help to get housing (for example, first month's rent or a deposit), there are financial resources available.
Fast Track
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (PDF), also known as Fast Track, can help with housing expenses and housing crisis.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance is available to people who are eligible and going through a crisis, such as facing eviction, the risk of eviction, or a utility shut-off.
Washington County Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) also has financial resources to assist those that are in the eviction process. For more information, call 651-430-6488.
See information on other financial programs that the county administers.
Housing Resources
Affordable housing is defined as housing that costs the household no more than 30 percent of its gross monthly income. What one person finds affordable may not be affordable for someone else.
View a listing of affordable housing in the metro area (PDF)
Different housing options to consider
Housing Benefits 101
HB101 is a free, statewide resource network that helps solve problems and navigate the system of available housing benefits and resources.
Housing Choice Vouchers
A government-funded program that helps low income households pay the rent on private, market-rate rental units.
Market Rate Housing
The cost of market rate housing is determined entirely by the state of the rental market in the community. It can change based on the supply and demand of the housing market. Housinglink
Project-based Section 8 Housing
A government-funded program that provides rental housing to low income households in privately owned and managed rental units. The subsidy stays with the building.
- Project-based Section 8 Housing often has waiting lists so be sure to contact the property owner or manager directly to inquire.
Tax Credit Housing
Often referred to as LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit), formally Section 42, tax credit housing may be more affordable than market rate housing. View more information about tax credit housing on the HousingLink website.
Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA)
The Washington County CDA has information on other options, such as workforce housing and senior housing. Get help from the Washington County CDA.
The Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) provides housing resources and has limited funding to assist with a damage deposit and first month’s to households in need.
HOST provides assessments for Housing Stabilization, which is a new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit to provide housing support services to help seniors and those with disabilities.
For a consultation, call the housing resource line at 651-430-6488.
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) is available to individuals and families who need help with housing expenses or are facing a housing crisis. You may be eligible for help with your rent, utilities or other housing costs.
Informational flyers:
- FHPAP flyer in English (PDF).
- FHPAP flyer in Hmong (PDF).
- FHPAP flyer in Somali (PDF).
- FHPAP flyer in Spanish (PDF).
Community Involvement: Heading Home Washington
Heading Home Washington is a community collaborative dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Washington County. It brings together members of the public, Washington County staff, representatives from local nonprofit organizations, and the faith community.
Meetings
Meetings take place virtually on the second Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
In-person meetings take place every third month (March, June, September and December) at the Oakdale Library from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meetings are an opportunity for individuals to actively engage in discussions, gain insights, and contribute to finding solutions to homelessness in the Washington County community. Attendance is open to everyone.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Mason, Washington County Community Development Agency, for questions about HHW. View the brochure (PDF) regarding the work and mission of this group.
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Phone: 651-430-6488
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8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.