Emergency General Assistance - EGA - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
313 North Main Street, Room 230, Center City, MN 55012
Eligibility
Adults without children that have an annual gross income under 200% Federal Poverty Guideline who are residents of Chisago County
Required documents
Application/registration form
birth certificate
eviction notice
picture ID
proof of address
proof of citizenship/passport
proof of household income
Social Security card/number
utility bill disconnection/shut off notice
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call for appointment; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
Service area
Chisago County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance received depends on the household size and type of emergency. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.- Provides assistance with past due rent for eviction, electric service payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, and water service payment assistance due to a shutoff. Utility shut-off assistance is limited.- Applicant's name must be on lease, rental agreement, or utility bill- Vendor is paid directly?- Does not help with late or application fees
Last Assured
08/18/2025
Providing organization
Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
County administered financial assistance programs