Housing and homeless resources
For questions regarding eligibility including how to apply, click here.
For general questions and inquiries please email housingsupport@mnprairie.gov or contact 507-431-5780
Emergency assistance
MNPrairie offers emergency assistance if you are experiencing a crisis that may result in homelessness or loss of utilities. Please refer to our emergency assistance page for more information
If you don’t qualify for emergency assistance, you may be able to get similar help from another homeless prevention program. Eligibility for these programs is determined by your residential address, income and specific housing circumstances. Before you visit one of these organizations in person, call ahead to get information on when you can apply and whether funds are still available for the month.
Homelessness
Secure and safe housing for all ages and people is a basic need. Dodge, Steele and Waseca take part in the Coordinated Entry system to support people who may be at risk of becoming homeless or who are currently homeless. To access homeless support services, follow the steps below:
- If you are currently working with a MNPrairie case manager, start by contacting your case manager.
- If you do not currently work with a MNPrairie case manager, contact one of these agencies for a homeless assessment for services.
Coordinated entry
Is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access and are quickly identified, assessed for, referred, and connected to housing and assistance based on their strengths and needs. It is a priority list for homeless services and programs.
For more information about Coordinated Entry and continuum of care, visit Three Rivers Continuum of Care.
Agency: Semcac
Entry point: Individuals and families with children
Phone number(s): Steele: 507.451.7134 - Dodge: 507.634.4350
Agency: Partners for Affordable Housing
Entry point: Families with children and homeless adult females. This agency operates a shelter.
Phone number: Waseca: 507.387.8189
Agency: Minnesota Valley Action Council
Entry point: Everyone
Phone number: Waseca: 507.835.8240
Agency: Lutheran Social Services
Entry point: Youth who are 24 years old and younger
Phone number(s): Dodge & Steele: 507.316.8273 -
Waseca: 507.381.6670
Agency: MN Assistance Council for Veterans
Entry point: Veterans
Phone number: Dodge, Steele & Waseca: 507.345.8258
Agency: Committee Against Domestic Abuse
Entry point: Victims of domestic and sexual violence
Phone number: Waseca: 507.835.7828
Agency: Women’s Shelter Inc.
Entry point: Victims of domestic and sexual violence
Phone number: Dodge: 507.634.6070 ext. 160
Agency: MNPrairie
Entry point: Any population
Contact information: housingsupport@mnprairie.gov for a referral
Housing resources
Housing Crisis - Who to Call
- Minnesota landlord and tenant rights
- Legal assistance for renters and homeowners
- Other Housing programs offered by MNPrairie:
For general questions pertaining to housing resources within the MNPrairie region, you can reach the housing team.