Housing support is a State-funded program that provides a monthly income supplement to pay for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low income. The program aims to prevent or reduce homelessness and institutionalization. The amount of a Housing Support payment is based on a federal and state standard of what an individual would need, at a minimum, to live in the community. In some cases, Housing Support may pay a supplemental amount to the basic rate. Licensed or registered settings that can qualify for a Housing Support Agreement can include adult foster care homes, boarding and lodging, supervised living settings, non-certified boarding care homes, housing with additional services establishments and other assisted living, and long-term homeless supportive housing.

Please refer to the Itasca County Provider Guide to learn more about the Housing Support Program.  If you wish to become a housing support provider in Itasca County, you will need to complete the formal Itasca County Application and submit it to Itasca County Health and Human Services. Specific quest ions about the Housing Support Program and application process can be directed to the Housing Program Team at Housing.Support@co.itasca.mn.us or by calling Jason Johnson at (218) 327-6136.

Completed applications can be mailed to: 

 Itasca County Health and Human Services                                                                                                                                                        ATTN:  Housing Support Program                                                                                                                                                                      1209 SE 2nd Ave                                                                                                                                                                                               Grand Rapids MN 55744                                                     

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Submitted online to:  Housing.Support@co.itasca.mn.us

**Persons seeking to receive the Housing Support for rent and food can find more information by contacting their local county financial assistance office. **

Itasca County Health and Human Services Housing Support Provider Application

Itasca County Health and Human Services Housing Support Provider Guide (PDF File)

Itasca County Health and Human Services Housing Support Provider Guide (Word Document)

Itasca County Health and Human Services New Housing Support Provider Checklist