General Resources
United Way 2-1-1
Provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Phone: Dial 211 or (651) 291-0211 to reach a resource specialist. 24/7 resource referral line. (English, Hmong, Russian, Somali, and Spanish)
Housing Resource Center (Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation)
Mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families, assist communities with housing revitalization as well as create and carry out demonstration projects.
- Phone: (612) 588-3033 or (651) 483-7401
- Website: http://www.gmhchousing.org/housing-resource-center
Housing Benefits 101 (a service provided by Minnesota Department of Human Services)
Housing information including resources specifically for older adults, people with disabilities, and the homeless.
- Website: https://mn.hb101.org
Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development
The Housing Division of the Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) works directly with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to administer a wide variety of housing programs and financial resources.
- Phone: (651) 266-6655
- Website: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/planning-economic-development/housing
Rental Resources
Alliance Housing
Alliance builds and manages quality, affordable housing for people with very low incomes or who need a 2nd chance, including those with criminal backgrounds.
- Phone: (612) 870-2267
- Email: info@alliancehousinginc.org
- Property list: http://www.alliancehousinginc.org/properties/
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities serves the poorest and most vulnerable members of the community. They adapt and respond to the needs of the community and focus their attention where it is most needed. They work to prevent poverty before it takes hold, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways out of poverty.
- Phone: (612) 204-8500
- Website: https://www.cctwincities.org/all-services/
Home Line
Tenants may speak with a tenant advocate who will provide free advice regarding Minnesota landlord/tenant law.
- Phone: (612) 728-5757 or (866) 866-3546
- Website: https://homelinemn.org
HousingLink
Statewide list of affordable rental vacancies and information about Section 8 programs. HousingLink is a nonprofit organization with a website where low-to-moderate income renters can find affordable rental housing options with accessible features. The website also has educational resources about the rental housing process.
- Phone: (612) 522-2500
- Website: www.housinglink.org or email at info@housinglink.org
HousingLink List
Listing of housing authority waiting lists for Section 8 Vouchers and Public Housing in the Twin Cities.
Lutheran Social Service
LSS operates a Housing Resource at (612) 879-5266. LSS is also a provider of transitional, supportive, and permanent scattered-site housing, but requires referrals.
- Phone: (800) 582-5260
- Website: http://www.lssmn.org
Rental Help
Minnesota (US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
More information on HUD housing resources in Minnesota.
Homeownership Resources
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD in Minnesota Information about Section 3, homeownership, rental help, avoiding foreclosure. Also has homeless resources and housing counselors.
- Website: https://www.hud.gov/contact
Minnesota Homeownership Center
State's leading nonprofit provider of information and resources aimed at helping Minnesotans begin and maintain homeownership
- (651) 659-9336
- http://www.hocmn.org/contact-us/
NeighborWorks Home Partners
A nonprofit that helps families purchase and maintain their homes.
- Phone: (651) 292-8710
- Website: https://nwhomepartners.org/
Felon Friendly Housing Resources
Aeon Felon Friendly Housing Program
- Phone: (612) 341-3148 – Leasing call center
- Website: https://www.aeon.org/
Amicus
Amicus is a Minnesota not-for-profit organization with over 44 years of experience in improving public safety by helping inmates and ex-offenders through positive relationship-building, restorative justice practices and individualized transition services. Amicus partners with inmates, ex-offenders, juvenile offenders, at risk youth and communities to build successful lives and stronger communities.
- Phone: (612) 341-3148
- Website: https://minnesotarecovery.org/
Alliance Housing
Alliance builds and manages quality, affordable housing for people with very low incomes or who need a 2nd chance, including those with criminal backgrounds.
- Phone: (612) 870-2267
- Email: info@alliancehousinginc.org
- Property list: http://www.alliancehousinginc.org/properties/
Homeless Shelters in Ramsey County
Find a comprehensive list of homeless shelters in Ramsey County.
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