Local resources to help you out with your housing situation.
In need of support?
Financial Resources:
Anoka County Emergency Programs
Emergency programs are available to qualifying persons to prevent homelessness or utility shut off.
https://www.anokacounty.us/199/Emergency-Programs
https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/economic-supports-cash-food/
How to Apply:
- Apply Online
- Apply online at
- Available to new applicants as well as those with active cases interested in applying for additional programs.
- Paper Applications
- Call the EZ Info line at 763-422-7200 to request an application by mail or fax.
- Print online at eDocs Online
- Fax, mail, or drop off the paper application. Drop off locations are listed on the Economic Assistance page.
Central Minnesota Legal Services
Central Minnesota Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues.
Volunteer Lawyers Network
The Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd. (VLN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which provides civil legal services to low-income people through volunteer attorneys.
Law Help MN
LawHelpMN is a non-profit focused on helping you solve family, debt, housing, work and other legal problems.
HOME Line
HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing programs.
Tenant Landlord Law
Read about the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in Minnesota are spelled out in federal law, state statutes
Housing Link
Affordable housing resources and information for renters, landlords, researchers and policy makers.
Beyond Backgrounds: Overcome Criminal, Credit and Rental History Barriers in Your Housing Search
Beyond Backgrounds is a program that reduces landlord risk when renting to people with criminal, credit and rental history barriers.
ACCAP
ACCAP is committed to helping individuals out of poverty and into the community as productive citizens.
The Salvation Army
Serving Anoka County by providing a wide-range of social services to people in need without discrimination.
Coordinated Entry is a housing list for those who are homeless to get access to housing programs (not immediate shelter). Housing Resource Line: 763-324-1215
Family Shelter: Family Promise
Empowering families experiencing housing insecurity to build a foundation of lasting independence. 763-568-7365
Alexandra House We provide 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence. 763-780-2330
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing (Single Adult Shelter) Whether shelter is needed for a few nights or a few months, all Stepping Stone residents are treated with dignity and respect and have their basic needs met. 763-323-7006
Homeless Youth (under the age of 24) Outreach YMCA Youth and Family Services offers supportive services to young people experiencing barriers as a result of homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. 763-493-3052
Metro Shelter Hotline (Automated Line): The Metro Shelter Hotline operates through a toll-free number, 1-888-234-1329, to link homeless callers to shelter information, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1-888-234-1329
Disability Hub MN is a free statewide resource network that helps you solve problems, navigate the system and plan for your future. Find specific disability and housing resources.
