--- title: Rent Help MN --- # News and Updates   ## **RentHelpMN Updates** Read about changes and new policies on the [Program Updates page.](https://renthelpmn.org/updates?hsLang=en)   ## **RentHelpMN Dashboard** Visit the [Minnesota Housing website](https://www.mnhousing.gov/renthelpmn/renthelpmn-dashboard.html) for the latest program statistics.   ## **Media** News and media related to RentHelpMN   [**RentHelp application deadline is Friday**](https://news.yahoo.com/renthelp-application-deadline-friday-010100994.html) Randy Petersen, Rochester Post-Bulletin via Yahoo! News, January 25, 2022 [**RentHelpMN application deadline is January 28**](http://www.mnhousing.gov/download/MHFA_266873) Jill Mazullo, Minnesota Housing, January 25, 2022 [**Minnesota rent assistance program continues to see applications**](https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2022-01-12/minnesota-rent-assistance-program-continues-to-see-applications) Danielle Webster, Prairie Public Broadcasting, January 12, 2022 [**Minnesota paid $333 million in rent help through December, but federal aid is running out**](https://www.twincities.com/2022/01/12/minnesota-paid-333-million-in-rent-help-through-december-but-federal-aid-is-running-out/) Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, January 12, 2022 [**November sets new record for Emergency Rental Assistance disbursed**](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0551) US Department of the Treasury, January 7, 2022 [**MN Housing Commissioner says rent assistance still available**](https://krwc1360.com/mn-housing-commissioner-says-rent-assistance-still-available/) Tim Matthews, KRWC, December 8, 2021 [**RentHelpMN has used more than half of its funds**](https://www.kttc.com/2021/12/03/rent-help-mn-has-used-more-than-half-its-funds/) Noah Caplan, KTTC, December 2, 2021 [**RentHelpMN preventing evictions, but not without conflict**](https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/renthelpmn-preventing-evictions-but-not-without-conflict/article_9b4f6684-4290-11ec-8345-fb396588e59c.html) Jordan Smith, Mankato Free Press, November 14, 2021 [**Minnesota evictions climb toward pre-pandemic levels as most renter protections lifted**](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-evictions-climb-toward-pre-pandemic-levels-as-most-renter-protections-lifted/600116390/) Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, November 13, 2021 **[Financial support available for renters struggling to pay rent, utility bills](https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/government-and-politics/7277066-Financial-support-available-for-renters-struggling-to-pay-rent-utility-bills)** Andee Erickson, Duluth News Tribune, November 10, 2021 **[Minnesota paid more than $100 million in rent help in October](https://www.twincities.com/2021/11/03/covid-minnesota-paid-more-than-100-million-in-rent-help-in-october/)** Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, November 3, 2021 **[Rent assistance in the wake of the pandemic](https://www.tpt.org/almanac/video/rent-assistance-in-the-wake-of-the-pandemic-39080/)** Kyeland Jackson, TPT, October 29, 2021 **[Evictions rise as state COVID-19 protections begin to lift](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/minnesota/articles/2021-10-19/evictions-rise-as-state-covid-19-protections-begin-to-lift)** US News and World Report, October 19, 2021 **[Minnesota is speeding up rental aid payments](https://www.twincities.com/2021/09/30/minnesota-is-speeding-up-rental-aid-payments/)** Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, September 30, 2021 **[On Minnesota’s eviction moratorium and what comes next](https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/minnesota-eviction-moratorium-phases-out/)** Darby Ottoson, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, September 9, 2021 **[Minnesota doles out $47 million in rent relief](https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/government-and-politics/7178364-Minnesota-doles-out-47-million-in-rent-relief)** Matthew Guerry, Duluth News Tribune, September 2, 2021 **[Minnesota continues to offer rent relief](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2021/08/18/minnesota-continues-to-offer-rent-relief/)** Mel Reeves, Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, August 18, 2021 [**Eviction ban: Federal policy gone wrong**](https://www.startribune.com/eviction-ban-federal-policy-gone-wrong/600085635/) Editorial Board Star Tribune, Star Tribune, August 6, 2021 [**Ending of Federal Eviction Moratorium Does Not Affect Minnesotans**](https://www.renthelpmn.org/hubfs/Eviction%20Moratorium%20news%20release_073021.pdf?hsLang=en) Jill Mazullo, Minnesota Housing, July 30, 2021 [**With thousands of Minnesota tenants behind on rent, a new state law sets the rules for assistance**](https://www.startribune.com/with-thousands-of-minnesota-tenants-behind-on-rent-a-new-state-law-sets-the-rules-for-assistance/600077150/) Randy Furst, Star Tribune, July 12, 2021 [**Next phase of moratorium off-ramp could bring more evictions in Minnesota next week**](https://kstp.com/news/next-phase-of-moratorium-off-ramp-could-bring-more-evictions-in-minnesota-next-week/6165702/) Callan Gray, KSTP-TV, July 8, 2021 [**Minnesota starts making rent payments for pandemic victims**](https://www.twincities.com/2021/05/26/minnesota-starts-making-rent-payments-for-by-pandemic-victims/) Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, May 26, 2021 [**Minnesotans anxiously await rent help as a fraction of federal aid has gone out**](https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-anxiously-await-rent-help-as-a-fraction-of-federal-aid-has-gone-out/600061628/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=politics&refresh=true) Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, May 26, 2021 [**Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban**](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/05/25/tenants-worry-and-landlords-fume-over-eviction-ban) Brian Bakst, MPR News, May 25, 2021 [**Rollout of Minnesota’s rental assistance program beset by glitches, slow payments**](https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2021/05/rollout-of-minnesotas-rental-assistance-program-beset-by-glitches-slow-payments/) Peter Callaghan, MinnPost, May 21, 2021 [**Minnesota leaders urge struggling renters to apply for aid**](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-leaders-urge-struggling-renters-to-apply-for-aid/600052207/) Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, April 30, 2021 [**Walz says new MN rental aid program ready to go, but the cash isn’t flowing yet**](https://www.twincities.com/2021/04/30/walz-says-new-mn-rental-aid-program-ready-to-go-but-the-cash-isnt-flowing-yet/) Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, April 30, 2021 [**MN rental assistance program to soon begin payouts**](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/30/rental-assistance-program-to-soon-begin-payouts) Tim Pugmire, MPR News, April 30, 2021 [**News Release: Government funds available to help renters and landlords pay their bills**](https://www.renthelpmn.org/hubfs/RentHelpMN%20News%20Release_042021.pdf?hsLang=en) Minnesota Housing, April 20, 2021 [**State gears up to open new rental assistance program as Minnesota Senate passes ‘off-ramp’ to end eviction moratorium**](https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2021/04/state-gears-up-to-open-new-rental-assistance-program-as-minnesota-senate-passes-off-ramp-to-end-eviction-moratorium/) Peter Callaghan, MinnPost, April 15, 2021 [**RentHelpMN to help struggling Minnesotans cover rent costs**](https://www.kimt.com/content/news/RentHelpMN-to-help-struggling-Minnesotans-cover-rent-costs-574092481.html) Jessica Bringe, KIMT3 News, March 29, 2021