Submit your application for Minnesota benefits in 20 minutes or less.
Send documents to your county or Tribal Nation.
You can apply for multiple benefit programs for yourself and other members of your household in just one application.
Upload required documents like pay stubs, rent receipts, and bank statements as part of your application. You can also return to our homepage to add documents later.
Your application and documents will be reviewed by eligibility workers from your county or Tribal Nation.
Most programs on this application require an interview to receive benefits. You can have your interview by phone or face-to-face. Your county or Tribal Nation will contact you by phone or mail to schedule. In some cases, more follow-ups may be needed after your interview.
SNAP helps Minnesotans get the food they need. You'll get an EBT card that you can use like a debit card to buy groceries at most stores and farmer's markets. Learn more about the SNAP program, eligibility requirements, and other food assistance resources.
Emergency Assistance helps with shelter payments, such as past due rent, to stop evictions or foreclosure. It can also be used for utilities when there is a threat of disconnection.
The Housing Support program used to be called Group Residential Housing (GRH). The program helps seniors and adults age 65 or older and/or adults with disabilities who have low income pay for housing costs and things people need to stay housed in certain group settings or in the community. It helps prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.
Child Care Assistance helps families pay for day child care so that parents can pursue employment or education. It is for children age 12 and younger.
MNbenefits is developed on behalf of the people of Minnesota in partnership between the state agencies that administer the programs, Minnesota IT Services, and Minnesota counties and Tribal Nations.
