Emergency Assistance Programs
RentHelp MN
https://www.renthelpmn.org/ was created to help Minnesotans who have fallen behind on their rent or fear that could happen. Eligible Minnesota renters can receive help with rent and utility bills dated on or after March 13, 2020. If you qualify, you could receive up to 15 months total assistance.
Austin, MN
Austin Salvation Army
409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-4566?
Emergency Assistance- Rent and Utility Assistance are available twice in a five year period
Semcac Mower County
Emergency Assistance for rent, utilities and furnace repair or replacement.
111 North Main, Suite 201
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 433-5889
Fax: (507) 437-8419
Mower County Health and Human Services
The Emergency Assistance program provides one time financial help to pregnant women or families with minor children who face a housing crisis.
Emergency Assistance
201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912-3992
(507) 437-9700
Albert Lea, MN
Freeborn County Department of Human Services
Family Emergency Assistance (EA)
EA provides emergency help for families with children. The emergency must threaten the health and safety of a child. EA is limited to once in 15 months.
Emergency General Assistance (EGA)
EGA provides help to people without children who are in a crisis situation, such as evictions and utility shut-offs. You can only receive EGA once in 12 months?AND?if funds are available.
203 Clark St W
PO Box 1246
Albert Lea, MN ? 56007
Phone: (507) 377-5400
Salvation Army
Emergency Assistance Funds for housing and utility bills.
302 Court St
Albert Lea, MN, 56007-2624
(507) 373-8776.
Semcac
Emergency Assistance Funds for housing and utility bills.
204 West Clark Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone: (507) 373-1329
Owatonna, MN
MN Prairie Alliance- Steele County
Emergency General Assistance (EGA)
EGA provides help to people without children who are in a crisis situation, such as evictions and utility shut-offs. You can only receive EGA once in 12 months?AND?if funds are available.
630 Florence Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 431-5600
Salvation Army
Emergency Assistance Funds for housing and utility bills. Car Repair Funding.
545 Dunnell Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 451 7134
Transitional Housing of Steele County
Several rental assistance programs for single adults and families, eviction prevention, and victims of domestic violence.
560 Dunnell Drive #212
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 446-9315