Numerous entities received housing and related assistance funds as part of the COVID-19 relief funds.

• Help with heating costs and furnace repairs are available through the Energy Assistance Program. You can also call 800-657-3710 and press 1.
• Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30.
• 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.
• Do you need a paper application? Download a printable PDF or use the interactive fillable PDF. ¿Necesitas una solicitud en papel? Descarga un PDF imprimible o usa el PDF interactivo rellenable.  Ma u baahantahay codsiga warqada? Dajiso PDF la daabici karo ama isticmaal PDF ka isku darka la buuxin karo. Koj puas yuav tau ua daim ntawv thov uas yog siv nplooj ntawv (paper application)? Mus rub daim ntawv ua PDF uas tuaj yeem muab luam tawm los sau tau los sis siv daim ntawv PDF uas cia li ntaus ntawv rau tau.
• Watch Minnesota Housing’s webinar to learn more about RentHelpMN and how to get ready to apply.
• Help for homeowners is on the way. Sign up for email updates on mortgage assistance.
• If you want to talk to a nonprofit homeownership advisor who can help navigate your situation, contact the Minnesota Homeownership Center.
• Help with Internet costs is available through the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB).
• 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.