Counties can add their own rules about who can get Emergency Assistance and how often.
You don't have to be on or eligible for Minnesota Family Investment Program to get Emergency Assistance.
You have to meet income guidelines.
You can't have received Emergency Assistance within the past 12 months. Some counties may make you wait longer.
Emergency Assistance must resolve the crisis.
You have to use your own money first. Emergency Assistance can be used to pay what you can't. The amount of Emergency Assistance might not cover the entire emergency, but can help.
