Bridges Rental Assistance Program - Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority
10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
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 need Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) - People who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness - Residents of Blue Earth County Households that 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 or 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/registration form copies of family's birth certificates names and addresses of former landlords are needed for references picture ID (such as a driver's license) Social Security cards for everyone in the household
8 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters provided
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Blue Earth County, MN
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Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.
03/11/2026
Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority
Provides assistance under the Public Housing Affordable Rent program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which also includes special program types for VASH, Mainstream, and Foster Youth to Independence. Participants have the opportunity to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership programs.