Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Spero
610 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
Open to all households who meet the priority population requirements including: - People living in an institution or other segregated setting who will be homeless when discharged - People experiencing homelessness who are in need of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) - People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness - Residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties Households who meet the requirements listed above should also meet these eligibility requirements: - The head of household or other household member must be 18 years of age or over and have a diagnosed mental illness - The household is eligible to receive a Housing Choice Voucher or can become eligible based on successful participation in the Bridges Program - The household's gross income at the time of initial eligibility is at or below 50% of the AMI for the household size
Application form and required program qualification and administrative forms
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters available
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Dodge County, MN Fillmore County, MN Goodhue County, MN Houston County, MN Mower County, MN Olmsted County, MN Steele County, MN Wabasha County, MN Waseca County, MN Winona County, MN
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Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals and families that include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible uses for Bridges funding include temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlords on behalf of qualified participants.
12/03/2025
Spero
A mental health service provider offering mental health services, substance recovery, mobile response, and a residential treatment program