Where can I apply for Emergency General Assistance?

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MNbenefits.mn.gov

Apply in person for Emergency General Assistance at your local county or tribal social service office. 

County or tribal office directory

What are some rules around Emergency General Assistance I should know about?

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

Is there a similar program for families with children in the household?

Yes. The program for families is called Emergency Assistance.

Families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as evictions, foreclosures, utility shutoffs or other household emergencies may qualify for this cash-grant program.

Emergency Assistance