Housing Stabilization Services

What is HSS?

Housing Stabilization Services is a new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities, including mental illness, substance use disorder, and seniors find and keep housing.

What can our housing coordinators do for you?

  • Housing Search

  • Financial Assistance

  • Eviction Protection

  • Tenant Education

Whats the process?

Sustaining Services (Helping Clients Stay in Their Homes)

  1. Eviction Prevention & Landlord Mediation – Assist with lease issues, communicate with landlords, and help prevent evictions.

  2. Financial & Employment Support – Connect clients to resources for rent assistance, job opportunities, and financial aid to cover bills.

  3. Ongoing Stability Support – Provide guidance to ensure long-term housing stability.

Who qualifies for HSS?

  • Have medical assistance

  • Are 18 and older

  • Have a disability or disabling condition

  • Are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Transitioning Services (Helping Clients Secure Housing)

  1. Eligibility Check – Verify that the client has Medical Assistance, a disabling condition, and is at risk of homelessness.

  2. Client Information Collection – Gather details like name, date of birth, and preferred housing locations.

  3. Application Submission – Submit the Housing Stabilization Services application to DHS for approval.

  4. Housing Search & Support – Once approved, housing coordinators help find housing, schedule tours, assist with lease signing, application fees, and deposits.

  5. Rental Assistance Resources – Help clients access programs like GRH (Housing Support), which can cover up to ~$1,200 in rent.