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Housing

Everyone deserves a place to call home!

People with disabilities and their families face many barriers in finding the housing option that works best for them. The Arc Minnesota offers support on the housing journey by providing information about housing resources, discussing supports, and providing advocacy on housing-related issues. Metro Housing Stabilization Services wait list is now open.

The Arc’s Position Statement on Housing

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the right to live in safe, accessible, and affordable housing in the community.

Read The Arc’s Housing Position Statement

Budget Stretchers

Resources including food assistance, clothing, discount memberships, and more.

See the list of budget stretchers

Minnesota Supplemental Aid Eligibility

Helps pay for rent, utilities, and other basic needs.

See info about Minnesota Supplemental Aid

Bridge to Benefits

Website with comprehensive information on public assistance programs.

Visit the Bridge to Benefits website

Housing Benefits 101

Housing resources website from the Department of Human Services.

Visit the Housing Benefits 101 website

Disability Benefits 101

Disability benefits website from the Department of Human Services.

Visit the Disability Benefits 101 website

Home Content Guides

Spanish version

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The Arc Minnesota Housing Services

The Arc Minnesota has two statewide housing programs that serve the areas of the Twin Cities Metro, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and Duluth.

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new housing program funded by federal Medicaid (Medical Assistance) dollars. We continue to provide our Housing Access Services Program (HAS), which has been updated.

Learn more about our housing programs

How Do I Get More Information?

For more information, call The Arc at 952.920.0855 or toll-free at 833.450.1494, or submit your question to Ask An Advocate.

Ask An Advocate