Emergency rental assistance partnership with Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Summary
The board received an update on how the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is operating, keeping track of support for renters at risk of falling behind.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Program funding supports rent relief for eligible households; no new appropriation was voted at this meeting.
Saint Paul renters facing housing instability benefit from the assistance program.
Renters who needed help earlier in the year while the program was closed and understaffed.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — November 4, 2026
The HRA will hear about a partnership with the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation to provide emergency rental help. This could affect renters at risk of falling behind on rent.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — July 22, 2026
The ERA program has $1.8 million allocated this year plus $1 million carried over from 2025, but it didn't open until December and has been running on roughly one full-time staffer. Commissioners are asking whether 2027 funding should be right-sized rather than piling up more unspent money.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — June 10, 2026
The board received an update on how the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is operating, keeping track of support for renters at risk of falling behind.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — April 1, 2026
Chair Johnson announced the emergency rental assistance program opened that day, drawing 56 applications on day one and heading toward roughly 200 by the close of the application window.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — March 11, 2026
The only item adopted on the day, keeping eviction-prevention help on track for an April 1 program launch.
City Council — February 25, 2026
The council added $500,000 more for emergency rental assistance and funded dedicated staffing, helping families at risk of losing housing.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority — February 25, 2026
The city is building a permanent eviction-prevention program, moving $926K to hire staff and considering a bigger $3,500 grant cap. Renters facing eviction could get help faster and in larger amounts starting as soon as April 1.
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