Housing Stabilization Services
HOUSING NAVIGATION & EVICTION PREVENTION
Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a renewable one-year program through the Minnesota Department of Human Services as a Medical Assistance benefit which provides housing navigation and eviction prevention services. HSS provides case management support through the entire process: to secure housing, to establish long term stability, and prevent eviction.
Housing Stability Services
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As of March 1, 2024, we are no longer accepting online applications.
Housing Navigation
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Help families and single adults understand the process of finding and moving into housing
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Help households apply for benefits to afford their housing, including helping the person determine which benefits they may be eligible for
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Assist the person with the housing search and application process, calling landlords, viewing housing options and completing housing applications
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Assist the person with tenant screening and housing assessments
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Help the person understand and negotiate a lease
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Help the person organize their move, arrange for movers, contact utility companies, and/or the post office
Eviction Prevention Services
We offer a variety of resources and services to ensure eviction prevention and to help families end the cycle of housing instability.
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Transportation with the person receiving services to meet with landlord and access resources
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Coach the client to develop and maintain key relationships with property managers and neighbors
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Advocate with community resources to prevent eviction when housing is at risk and maintain person’s safety
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Assistance with the housing recertification processes
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Train and support the client to be a good tenant, including understanding lease compliance, and household management
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Educate and train clients on roles, rights, and responsibilities of the tenant and property manager
HSS Staff and families will develop strategies that foster long-term housing stability such as:
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Tenant and property management relationships
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Providing resources
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Establishing partnerships with tenants and landlords
To help maintain retention, HSS facilitators provide families with additional resources and social services to gain funding, apply for benefits, and transportation.