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Emergency Assistance - EA - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

530 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Eligibility

Families with low income and dependent children under age 21 who are residents of Otter Tail County

Required documents

Application/registration form picture ID Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://ottertailcountymn.us/content-page/economic-assistance-programs/emergency-programs/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk in - Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

Service area

Otter Tail County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 18 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, or eviction. Must check with worker for eligibility; will provide assistance with moving expenses, rent, rental deposit, and utility payments only - assistance cannot be used for property taxes or attorney fees. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance.

Last Assured

08/21/2025

Providing organization

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, and case management