We connect individuals and families to safe, affordable homes and provide support to promote long-term stability in work, school, finances, and well-being.
If you are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or need emergency assistance to stay in your home in Minnesota, call United Way at 2-1-1 or 651-291-0211 for eligibility and pre-screening.
Access to Wilder Supportive Housing Services is available only through the Ramsey County Coordinated Access to Housing and Shelter (CAHS) System. By calling 2-1-1, you will be connected to resources that are designed for your housing needs.
Financial assistance for individuals and families to stay in their homes or move into stable housing during times of crisis. Support includes help with rent, security deposits, and other urgent needs, along with personalized case management. Our services aim to prevent homelessness and promote long-term stability in our community.
The application is currently closed.
Thank you for your interest in this program. The application is now closed as we process existing submissions. We understand how important housing support is and apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back in later for updates.
For current housing resources or other support, please contact United Way 211 for referrals in your area.
| Household size | Maximum (per year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $43,500 |
| 2 | $49,700 |
| 3 | $55,900 |
| 4 | $62,100 |
| 5 | $67,100 |
| 6 | $72,050 |
| 7 | $77,050 |
| 8 | $82,000 |
Free housing placement services to help individuals and families with Section 8 vouchers find safe, stable homes. Through a partnership with St. Paul Public Housing, our team works with you to locate rental units, complete applications, and secure housing that meets your needs.
• Language assistance for non-English speakers.
• Flexible meeting options—evenings and virtual appointments available.
• Transportation assistance—Lyft rides for housing searches.
• Support for disabilities, including accessible meeting locations.
• Help with forms and paperwork, including reading applications aloud and assisting with written responses.
Wilder doesn’t just help you find housing—we also provide ongoing renter support services to help you stay housed.
Critical support to individuals and families at risk of eviction, helping you remain safely housed. Services include emergency financial assistance, landlord mediation, and personalized case management. By addressing the root causes of housing instability, we help our neighbors maintain their homes and avoid the trauma of displacement.
The application is currently closed.
Thank you for your interest in this program. The application is now closed as we process existing submissions. We understand how important housing support is and apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back in later for updates.
For current housing resources or other support, please contact United Way 211 for referrals in your area.
• You need assistance with rent or mortgage due to a housing crisis. This means you are at imminent risk of homelessness or will experience homelessness within 30 days if you do not receive assistance and you are in need of services and/or financial support.
• You reside in Ramsey County.
• Your income is at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. (See table below)
• You are able to provide required supporting documents. Examples include identification for all adult (18+) household members, lease or mortgage deed, income verification, proof of identity.
| Household size | Annual income | Monthly income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,160 | $2,430 |
| 2 | $39,440 | $3,287 |
| 3 | $49,720 | $4,143 |
| 4 | $60,000 | $5,000 |
| 5 | $70,280 | $5,857 |
• Complete the online application.
• Upload the required documentation, such as a demand for payment, an eviction letter, or a past due rent letter.
• We will guide you through the program details, answer any questions about the application process, and inform you of any required supporting documentation needed to complete your application. If anything is missing, we’ll help you address it.
• You will meet with a housing case manager to complete an intake.
• Once you are approved, we will send payment directly to your property owner or mortgage company.
• Work respectfully with program staff.
• Provide documentation in requested time frame to complete application review and processing.
• Attend ALL scheduled appointments, including court hearings.
Wilder provides supportive housing services to nearly 30% of eligible homeless families in Ramsey County. Both short- and long-term services are provided to families and individuals in a variety of locations in St. Paul and throughout the Metro.
Wilder’s Supportive Housing Services meet families and young adults wherever they are in their lives. Wilder’s housing-first approach moves individuals and families into stable housing as quickly as possible. Partnering with counties, agencies, and landlords in the Twin Cities metro; our goals are to help families find certainty, increase income, and address other factors that led to homelessness in the first place.
Please note this program is specifically for participants with a St. Paul Housing Choice Voucher.
Discover the full scope of Wilder’s commitment to your family’s success.
A 2021 Wilder Research study found that supportive housing programs in Minnesota have a return on investment of $1.44 per dollar invested – and $1.32 per dollar for overall benefits to society.
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