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Bridges Security/Utility Deposit Program
Moving? Need help with the deposit? Check out the security deposit grant program at the Douglas County HRA.
To be eligible the following requirements must be met: The residence must be in Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Grant Counties, must be a new move in, and at least one adult member of the household must have a mental health diagnosis within the past two years. A serious Mental Illness Form must be turned in prior to approval.
The maximum an applicant can apply for is half of the security deposit (up to $300.00). Limited funds may be available to assist in paying up to $300.00 for security and utility deposit grants.
The check will be mailed directly to the landlord!
Questions can be directed to Katelyn at 320-460-8650 or specialprograms@douglascountyhra.org.
Click the button below to download the application form.
Security Deposit Grant Program
Moving? Need help with the deposit? Check out the security deposit grant program at the Douglas County HRA.
To be eligible the following requirements must be met: the residence must be in Douglas or Pope County, must be a new move in, and an applicant must submit an application for approval.
The maximum an applicant can apply for is half of the security deposit (up to $300.00). Upon application approval, additional paperwork will need to be filled out. The check will be mailed directly to the landlord!
Questions can be directed to Sarah at (320) 762-0529.
Click the button below to download the application form.
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Landlord Repair Program
Rental units that fail an HRA unit inspection standard for a voucher holding tenant may qualify for a minor repair grant.
•The tenant must be a voucher holder through the DCHRA.
•Minimum grants of $500 – Maximum grant of $2,000
•Building owner must contribute 25% of the repair total cost.
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Landlord Mitigation Program
The landlord mitigation program acts as a safety net for landlords renting to recipients of rental subsidy programs through the Douglas County HRA.
Landlords may apply for additional reimbursement of damages that exceed the security deposit escrow and are above normal wear and tear.
•The most recent tenant must be a voucher holder through the DCHRA.
•The property damage to be reimbursed for was caused as a direct result of a tenant’s occupancy.
•Maximum amount $2,000.00
