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Housing Support (Formerly GRH)

At Affinity Residential Care, we support individuals who need assistance finding and maintaining stable housing in the community.

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Housing stability plays a vital role in health, independence, and overall well-being. Our Housing Support services help individuals access housing resources and supportive services to live safely and successfully in the community.

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The Housing Support program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), helps eligible individuals pay for housing costs and essential living needs. The program is designed to prevent homelessness and reduce the need for institutional care.

What is Housing Support?

Housing Support is a Minnesota program designed to help people with disabilities and older adults who have low income pay for housing and receive services that support stable living.

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The program may also provide support services that help individuals maintain housing, access employment, and address health-related needs.

Affinity Residential Care works with counties, case managers, and community partners to support individuals who qualify for Housing Support services.

What Housing Support Can Help With

Housing Support may be used in several types of approved housing settings.

Program Requirements

To receive Housing Support benefits, three things must be in place:​

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Program Eligibility

The individual must meet Housing Support eligibility requirements.

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Approved Provider

The individual must have a Housing Support provider with a written agreement with the county or tribe.

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Approved Housing Setting

The individual must live in a housing setting approved for Housing Support.

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People receiving General Assistance (GA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) typically meet income and asset limits for the program.

Required Documents

To process Housing Support requests, applicants may be asked to provide the following documents.

  • ​Vendor Number

  • Habitability Inspection Form

  • Interim Assistance Agreement Form

  • Personal Social Number (PSN)

  • Shelter Verification Form

  • SSI Interim Assistance Agreement Form

  • State Identification (State ID)

  • Medical Assistance (MA) / Medical ID

  • Lease 

  • Rental Agreement

  • Referral Form

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If you do not have all documents available at the time of application, you may still submit the form. Our team will follow up to assist with next steps.

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