Community Resources - Housing
Community Resources
For help finding a resource contact Amy Stotzheim, the Hubbs Center Counselor at:
Click on a link below to see resources available through other organizations in Minnesota.
HOUSING
Finding Subsidized Housing
Housing Link has a searchable database of available housing, subsidized and non-subsidized. It has up-to-date information on Section 8 programs and waiting lists.
Housing Link also has links to other housing related issues such as landlord-tenant issues, rental assistance, and more.
https://www.housinglink.org/Home
Public Housing
These programs are subsized, but may have waiting lists.
St. Paul Public Housing Authority
Minneapolis Public Housing
To check on your subsidized housing applications
https://www.waitlistcheck.com/
Other Subsidized Housing Programs
Visit their websites to ask about waitlists and program requirements.
PPL-Project for Pride in Living
https://www.ppl-inc.org/ppl-properties
Housing Information Line, 612-455-5133, press 5 for St. Paul
Various properties, some with subsidies, but they accept Section 8; income must be 2x rent; $40 application fee for each adult applicant
Common Bond Homes
https://commonbond.org/find-a-home/ Call properties individually
A variety of housing options, some are income-based and have waiting lists; it is best to call each property to find out availability
Property Solutions
Liberty Plaza and other subsidized housing, waiting lists, but may be closed, call for specific property information
Trellis Management Company
https://trellismn.org/ Should call specific sites for availability
A variety of apartments in various locations; some are subsidized or considered “affordable” and some are market rate
Aeon
www.aeonmn.org 612-341-3148
Housing for low and moderate income adults, families and youth in downtown Minneapolis and the Phillips neighborhood, downtown St. Paul, Roseville, Brooklyn Center, and Chaska
*Limited number of rentals available for individuals with Unlawful Detainer's or criminal histories.
Amicus - Volunteers of America of Minnesota
www.amicususa.org 612-877-4250
Housing referrals for Hennepin and Ramsey counties to all people who have a criminal record (felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor), regardless of type of crime or how old the conviction; living in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington
https://www.voamnwi.org/reconnect Drop in services for people with records
HAP, Hmong American Partnership
http://www.hmong.org/hap-impact-areas/economic-and-community-development/housing/
Emergency housing and services for refugees
VOA, Service Enriched Housing for Seniors and Families
https://www.voamnwi.org/service-enriched-housing
Beacon Interfaith Group
http://www.beaconinterfaith.org/
Various properties around St. Paul/Minneapolis that are SRO, Single Room Occupancy (Sleeping Room Only); shared living and kitchen areas
Finding Market Rate Housing
These sites are commonly used websites where you can filter your housing search.
Rent.com—easy to search and has more apartments in the $600 range
Housinghub.com—has standard market rate apartment listings
Apartmentlist.com---questionnaire to narrow your search—good variety of apartments, not just high end apartments
Apartments.com—searchable database
Craigslist.com---not accessible through SPPS computers. Also, be careful when using
Renters Warehouse—not much for affordable apartments, mostly houses and high rent
http://renterswarehouse.com/find-a-home/search-properties/
Tenant Landlord Issues
Free legal help for renters with landlord-tenant issues and other housing issues.
https://csp501dale.wixsite.com/communitystabproject
Rental Assistance
For residents of Ramsey County.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/rental-assistance
For residents of Hennepin County.
https://www.hennepin.us/rent-help
For all other counties in MN.
https://mn.gov/portal/government/local/counties/
- If not living in St. Paul, apply with your county for rental assistance
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Shelters for Families in Ramsey County
Ramsey County shelters waitlist - call 651-291-0211
Families experiencing homelessness looking to stay in a shelter - call 651-215-2262
Families fleeing domestic abuse needing immediate safety - call Day One Services 1-866-223-1111
Families staying in a domestic violence shelter looking for supportive housing - call 651-215-2262
Shelters for Individual Adults (ages 25+) in Ramsey County
Single adults seeking immediate shelter can call either of the following shelters:
- Catholic Charities' St. Paul Opportunity Center (formerly Dorothy Day) - 651-647-2350
- Union Gospel Mission - 651-292-1721
Long Term Housing for Individual Adults (ages 25+) in Ramsey County
Experiencing homelessness and currently staying in a shelter:
- Complete a housing assessment to find out long-term housing options
- Call a housing assessor at 651-647-2350
Experiencing homelessness and NOT staying in a shelter:
- Complete a housing assessment to find out long-term housing options
- Contact Caroline at Minnesota Community Care at 651-793-2219 or email homeless@mncare.org
Youth Ages 24 and Younger
- Links to many youth resources in Minnesota
- YSN free mobile app - Google Play App Store
- YSN free mobile app - Apple App Store
- Many youth resources and programs
- LGBTQ friendly
- Face2Face Safe Zone Drop-in Center for Homeless Youth
- For crisis, resources, problem solving, and referrals
- Call 8am-8pm 365 days/year at 763-493-3052
People Experiencing Homelessness Who Recently Started a Job
- For work clothing, transportation assistance, test/license fee assistance, etc.
