HousingLink’s mission is “to improve people’s lives through information expanding their affordable rental choices.”
www.housinglink.org
On the HousingLink website you can:
- Search for affordable rental housing that is advertised by landlords and property managers
- View the status of subsidized housing waiting lists in the Twin Cities
- Sign up to be notified when a subsidized housing waiting list will be accepting applications
The Dakota County Children and Family Resource Directory has a number of additional Dakota County resources including housing, childcare, transportation, and health services, among many others.
Children and Family Resource Directory
The Violence Against Women Act is a federal law that went into effect in 2006 protects individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The name of the law is the Violence against Women Act, or “VAWA.”
The notification below explains your rights under VAWA as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, as well as a VAWA certification form.
Violence Against Women Act Notification
Violence Against Women Act Certification
According to the Federal Fair Housing Act, in rental, sales, lending or homeowner’s insurance decisions it is illegal to consider:
- race
- color
- religion
- national origin
- sex
- disability or
- family status
Under the Minnesota Human Rights Law, it is also illegal to discriminate based on one’s:
- creed
- sexual or affectional orientation
- marital status or
- receipt of public assistance
If you suspect unfair housing practice or have questions about fair housing, contact:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Hotline:
1-800-669-9777
TDD 1-800-927-9275
HUD’s Housing Discrimination Complaint Form:
If you need assistance filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint, please call the CDA at (651) 675-4400.
Minnesota Department of Human Rights:
651-296-5663
Other Twin Cities Area Resources:
Housing Equity Law Project (HELP)
651-222-5863
As a part of Disability Hub MN, the Housing Benefits (HB) 101 site helps you to explore housing options to discover what works and make a plan to get there.
Visit the HB 101 Website
