Shelter Resources
Metro Shelter Hotline — 1-888-234-1329
A 24-hour hotline for families and singles regarding shelter vacancies throughout the Metro area.
Lewis House (Domestic Violence Shelter) — Eagan 651-452-7288
Emergency shelter for woman with children and/or single women who have been victimized by domestic violence.
Sharing & Caring Hands — Minneapolis 612-338-4640
Shelter for families with 2 or more children.
Families Moving Forward — Minneapolis 612-529-2185
Temporary shelter for families.
Union Gospel Mission — St. Paul 651-228-1800
Emergency shelter and temporary housing for single men experiencing homelessness
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Minneapolis Shelter (singles) – 612-204-8552
Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness.
Catholic Charities Higher Ground Saint Paul Shelter (singles) – 651-647-2330
Emergency shelter and temporary housing for singles experiencing homelessness.
The Bridge for Youth (youth under the age of 18) – 612-377-8800 or text 612-400-SAFE (7233) Minneapolis
Shelter services will be provided for unaccompanied youth under age 18.
Youth Services Network (YSN) – YSNMN on the app store or visit www.ysnmn.org
Helping youth find shelter and services.
Homeless Outreach and Drop-in Services
Ally Services Street Outreach – call or text 612-875-9683
Support service for anyone living outside (in vehicles, camping, on the street, etc.) in Dakota County. They also have regular hours at local libraries and churches to provide resources and assist with service connection.
The Link C.O.R.E. – 612-205-7944
Drop in center for youth who are at-risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness to get help with basic needs (food, clothes, shower, laundry, etc.) and connect to case management and longer term services such as housing. Located at Grace Lutheran Church, 7800 W County Road 42, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Drop-in services available Monday-Friday from 2-5 p.m.
Housing Assistance
Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) — 651-675-4400
Rental assistance programs and affordable rental apartments and townhomes (family, senior and public housing). To apply for open waiting lists, visit the CDA website.
United Way Housing Assistance — 651-554-5808
Rental assistance for a short period of time, up to 12 months maximum. Family must have reasonable resources to overcome a short-term housing crisis. Does not assist with back rent
360 Communities — 952-985-5300
Limited housing assistance to prevent homeless if Emergency Assistance is used or ineligible.
Neighbors — 651-455-5000
Must be a resident in the service area (northern Dakota County). Short-term assistance for persons at risk of eviction or utility shut-off.
Hastings Family Services —651-437-7134
Must be a resident of Hastings. Small grants to resolve an emergency
Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency — 651-322-3500
Eviction prevention assistance for persons who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless.
Housing Search Resources
ThisWeek/MnSun/Rosemount Town Pages
Rental classifieds section of the local papers. The only downside is that you can’t do a city-by-city search—it’s the whole metro.
Housinglink
See housing vacancies, subsidized housing options are listed too.
Craigslist
Search for housing from private landlords.
For Rent by Owner
Search for rental properties posted by private landlords.
Common Bond
View and apply for affordable housing throughout the Metro area.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maintains a rural vacancy list and many of the properties offer project-based subsidies where the tenant pays 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent. These are towns like Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Waconia, Norwood/Young America. You can do a sort by county, and there are a variety of vacancies across the state.