RENT, UTILITY, AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE

Rent, Utility, and Deposit Assistance

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Live in one of the following cities for at least thirty days: Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, Greenwood, or Woodland.

  • Have income and demonstrate ability to pay bills

  • Have used the food shelf in the last twelve months

Meet the guidelines? Start the pre-screen process by calling 952.938.0729.

Assistance Caps and Guidelines:

ICA can provide assistance up to the following amounts, once every twelve months:

  • Monthly Rent Payment: up to $1,800

  • Deposit: up to $1,500

  • Utility Payment: up to $700

Referrals

We are working closely with trusted partners who will refer clients to ICA for housing relief. If you have a student in the Hopkins School District, please contact your school administrator.

When a neighbor is new to our services, many don’t know what resources are available to help them. Our relationship managers discuss eligibility for programs including SNAP, energy assistance, financial counseling and other local agencies that provide assistance. Find contact information for these and other community resources here.