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COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

Monday, September 7, 2020

Unable to make your mortgage/rent payments?

You might qualify for the COVID-19 House Assistance Program. Otter Tail County residents that have expenses incurred after March 1st, 2020, and have qualifying incomes should apply. 

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program is now accepting applications! Renters and homeowners behind on housing payments can get help through the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program. Apply early - funds are limited. 

Learn more:

  • Call: 211 or toll free at (800) 543-7709
  • Visit: www.211unitedway.org
  • Text: “MNRENT” or “MNHOME” to 898-211.

If you know someone who can not apply online, please call Jamie at MAHUBE-OTWA at (218) 850-0114.

Are you in need of additional assistance?

The Otter Tail County CARES Act Emergency Assistance programs may be able to assist with transportation expenses, utilites, furnace/aire conditioning replacement or funeral and medical expenses related to COVID-19. Applications available September 15th. 

For more information and to apply: ottertailcountymn.us/cares or call (218) 998-8150

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