Housing Support
If you are looking for housing resources please contact the Housing Help Desk at 763-324-1490.
Housing Support is a State-funded income-supplement for qualified participants that can help pay for housing and housing supports. Housing Support pays for rent, utilities, household needs and, under some circumstances, food and/or services for people who have low income, are over 18 years old and have a disability or are over 65 years old.
Before the funds may be used, the participant, the living situation, and provider must meet statutory eligibility requirements. Eligibility of a provider for Housing Support funding is determined by Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health. Participant eligibility is determined by Anoka County Economic Assistance and is based on income, assets and disability.
To learn about housing support, contact:
Timothy Carroll, Lead Program Planner - 763-324-1266
Learn how you can use Housing Support (formerly called GRH) to pay for rent and utilizes your own apartment.
Anoka County Housing Help Desk for information on resources that can help 763-324-1490 RS-SS-HousingHelpDesk@anokacountymn.gov
Are you looking for subsidized housing options?
Subsidized Housing
Subsidized housing is a form of rental assistance for those who are eligible and have low to moderate incomes. Subsidies work on the premise that renters should not pay more than 30% of their gross income for housing. Assistance can take several forms including individual housing vouchers, project-based assistance, public housing and tenant-based assistance just to name a few. Subsidy programs are usually administered by Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (HRA’s) or Public Housing Authorities (PHA’s).
For a PDF of HRA’s and PHA’s in Minnesota, click here.
Housing Choice Voucher
Housing Choice Voucher programs for Anoka County are administered by the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) whose offices are located at 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The Anoka County HRA refers all Section 8 questions to the Metro HRA. Information is available by calling:
- Metro Information Line at 651-602-1880
- Application Line at 651-602-1553
- Metro HRA at 651-602-1428
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) - 763-783-4747
- Offers individuals & families affordable housing options
- ACCAP webpage
Beyond Backgrounds
- Beyond Backgrounds
- can assist with overcoming housing search barriers by offering housing search tips and providing financial assurance for landlords.
Energy Assistance
- Home · Energy Assistance Program (state.mn.us)
- Offers help to eligible home owners and renters with assistance towards their heating and electric bills.
Housing Link - 612-522-2500
- Affordable housing information and resources for renters and landlords
- Housing Link webpage
Senior Housing
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing
- 18y + adult singles shelter
- https://steppingstoneeh.org
- 763-323-7006
- info@steppingstoneeh.org
Hope 4 Youth
- Youth 16-24y
- https://www.hope4youthmn.org
- 763-323-2066
- info@hope4youthmn.org
Family Promise
- Family Shelter
- https://www.familypromiseanoka.org/
- 763-568-7365
- info@familypromiseanoka.org
Alexandra House
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- https://www.alexandrahouse.org/
- 763-780-2330
The Dwelling Place
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- https://www.tdpmn.org/
- 651-776-4805
Haven4Heroes
- Board & lodge for military veterans
- https://www.haven4heroesmn.org/
- hello@haven4heroesmn.org
- 763-600-6142
Christ Satisfies Board & Lodge
- 18+ adult singles transitional housing
- https://christsatisfieshousing.com/
- 612-483-3969
- intakes.cstlservices@gmail.com
CH Companies
- 18+ adult singles transitional housing
- 763-229-9406
Guild Street Outreach
Housing Stabilization Services is a new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit to help people with disabilities, including mental illness and substance use disorder, and seniors find and keep housing.
Anoka County Economic Assistance - 763-422-7200