Rental Assistance Available for Qualified Residents

What is the difference between RentHelpMN and The Zero Balance Project?

• Statewide 
• Both tenants and property owners/managers can start applications 
• Renters provide income and demographic information, past-due rent and/or utility bills, and lease agreements and demonstrate impact by COVID
• Property owners/managers provide property and payment information and verify the amount owed
• Income limits: 80% AMI
• Maximum assistance: up to 15 months 
• Eligible expenses include rent, rental fees, utilities, and tenant-paid utilities
• Applications accepted on an open pipeline basis through at least December 2021 
• Total funding $518 million.

• Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, including Minneapolis and St. Paul
• Property owners/managers start applications
• Property owners/managers provide lease, property information, the amount owed, and payment information
• Renters provide income and demographic information and demonstrate impact by COVID.
• Income limits: 80% AMI
• Maximum assistance: up to 15 months
• Eligible expenses include rent, rental fees, and utilities that are included in the lease. Utilities in the renter’s name are not eligible under this program. 
• Applications accepted June 7 to June 20, 2021 or until funding runs out
• Total funding $34 million, with potential to add funds as needed 
• Applications are being accepted through June 20 at 11:59 p.m. (or until funding runs out).

Upcoming Meetings & Information

• September 15, 2021 
  
  

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