Housing Resource Line - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Residents of Dakota County
- Proof of homelessness or risk of homelessness (such as documentation showing you are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or facing imminent homelessness within two weeks) - Proof of income - Additional verifications may be requested depending on the program
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters available; French; Hmong; Romanian; Russian; Spanish; Thai; Vietnamese
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Dakota County, MN
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Provides housing assistance for eligible individuals, including homeless and near-homeless people, through a variety of programs: Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse: Offers emergency shelter placement, eviction-prevention assistance, and information on community housing resources and referrals. Individuals seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a Dakota County Supportive Housing Unit program to be evaluated for pet sheltering by referral. Housing Related Coordinated Entry: Provides intake and housing assessments for single adults and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. HUD Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing Program: Offers advocacy and case management for eligible homeless families with minor children and pregnant individuals. Participants may qualify for up to 24 months of transitional housing rental subsidy.
11/11/2025
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to Dakota County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.