Minneapolis opens $2M emergency eviction aid fund
Minneapolis has opened a $2 million emergency eviction aid fund now available to residents after Operation Metro Surge. City officials say the fund is meant to help renters facing immediate eviction by covering short-term back rent and related costs to stabilize households. The program is billed as emergency rental assistance to prevent displacement and support housing stability.
Details on eligibility, application steps and partner agencies are available through the city's rental assistance portal and local outreach channels. The fund follows the recent Operation Metro Surge and is intended to give quick relief to people affected by enforcement or other housing disruptions. City officials encourage eligible households to review program information and apply promptly.
📌 Key Facts
- Minneapolis has made $2 million available for emergency rental assistance for residents facing eviction.
- Eligibility requires living in Minneapolis, income at or below 30% of Area Median Income, and possession of a 30‑day eviction notice.
- Funds will be distributed via a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County using community groups such as CLUES, Isuroon and the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center.
- City officials explicitly tie the need for the program to job and income disruptions from ICE’s Operation Metro Surge.
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