Housing Resources
The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968 after Dr. King’s assassination, protects people from discrimination in housing and promotes equal access for all.
HousingLink helps people find affordable rental housing in Minnesota. It lists income-based, subsidized, and public housing options.
This organization offers free legal services to low-income Minnesotans. They help with housing, benefits, family law, and more.
Minnesota Attorney General’s Landlord-Tenant Handbook
This guide explains the legal rights and duties of landlords and tenants in Minnesota. It covers leases, repairs, evictions, and more.
HomeLine provides free legal advice to Minnesota renters. They help with problems like evictions, repairs, and deposit issues.
Prairie Five – Emergency Services
Prairie Five’s Emergency Services program helps people in crisis with basic needs like food, shelter, or transportation. It supports those experiencing unexpected hardships.
Prairie Five – Energy Assistance
This program helps low-income households pay their heating and electricity bills. It can also help prevent shutoffs or fix broken heating systems.
The Willmar Shelter offers temporary housing and support for people experiencing homelessness. It provides food, shelter, and case management services.
Swift County HHS offers programs like food assistance, medical help, and child protection. They support families and individuals in need throughout the county.
Habitat is committed to connecting first-time, low- to moderate-income families with affordable homes. We currently serve seven counties throughout the region, and have connected nearly 90 families with homes since 1993. We are currently finishing up the build process for a beautiful twin home in Benson, which should be ready to have families move in by end of year. We are committed to building at least one home per county per year.