RentHelpMN is open for applications. Get the details before applying.
Has COVID-19 made it hard to pay your rent?
Apply for today
If you have experienced hardship due to the pandemic and need assistance to pay your rent or utility bills, you may be eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance.
Has COVID-19 made it hard to pay your rent?
Apply for today
If you have experienced hardship due to the pandemic and need assistance to pay your rent or utility bills, you may be eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance.
What is RentHelpMN?
This program was created to help Minnesotans who have fallen behind on their rent or fear that could happen. If you find yourself in this position, we are here to help. Find out if you qualify and get ready to apply.
PHASE ONE: APPLY NOW IF YOU OWE BACK RENT
RentHelpMN is currently working with renters who owe back rent. Those who owe back rent and meet the eligibility requirements may apply for all offered assistance. We will update this page when the program is accepting all other rent and utility assistance requests.
Prepare Your Application
Eligible Minnesota renters can receive help with rent and utility bills dated on or after March 13, 2020. If you qualify, you could receive up to 15 months total assistance.
GET READY
Be sure to use our Get Ready checklists to help you prepare your application. Find more helpful forms and templatesto upload when you apply.
Who can I call with questions? Trained operators are available to answer your questions about your eligibility, bills, documents or to make a reasonable accommodation. Call 211 today.
Renter Application
If you are a renter living in Minnesota who meets the eligibility requirements, you can apply for RentHelpMN.
Landlord Registration
Are you a landlord with tenants behind on rent? RentHelpMN is a new opportunity to pay for owed rent.
Other available resources
Numerous entities received housing and related assistance funds as part of the COVID-19 relief funds.
Some Tribal governments received federal funding to operate their own rental assistance programs. If you are connected to services through a Tribe in Minnesota, contact them directly for more information.
If you are a Minnesotan with a disability, Housing Benefits 101 can help you learn more about programs and options that support your housing needs and goals.
SHARE RentHelpMN WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
If you would like to help spread the word about RentHelpMN, follow the link below to access a toolkit of materials for you to use. These include social media posts, email and text message language, posters, flyers, digital ads and more.