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Bridges Programs

Rental Assistance and Security and Utility Deposit Grants

The Bridges/Bridges-Like rental assistance programs are State funded programs administrated by Douglas County HRA.  A housing subsidy is provided for a household with at least one adult member having a mental health diagnoses within the past two years and meets income eligibility guidelines. This is a temporary subsidy until the household can obtain permanent housing such as a Housing Choice Voucher or other rental assistance. 

Limited funds may be available to assist in paying up to $300.00 for security and utility deposit grants.

Douglas County HRA administers these programs in Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Grant and Traverse Counties. An application can be obtained by contacting the HRA office.

Click the options below to download the application(s) and required mental health verification 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.

  • 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.

  • 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