Minnesota Rent Assistance Program Launching

If you're looking for assistance paying rent, Olmsted County says help is on the way.

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Kimt new three's jessica bringe joins us live in rochester with how those looking for assistance can access "rent help m?

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Katie and amy?

"* many people ae still struggling to pay rent as the pandemic drags on..

But there's now another option to help renters pay.

Olmsted county says minnesota's rental assistance program will be providing 500?

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"* as well as assistance to landlords and property owners to pay the eviction moratorium is still in place in minnesota,eso, really looking at that expiring in concert with making sure we've gotten relief out to people who need it.

To make sure that we don't make a lot of people experience homelessness that we could avoid and i think that's everybody's goal.

There's no timeline for when those seeking assistance will start receiving funds..but olmsted county says they're hopeful it will be soon.

Live in kimt news 3 thank you jessica.

You can submit an application online or send in a paper form.

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