When Hennepin County residents are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the county may be able to help by providing short-term aid. Services may include emergency temporary shelter, housing costs like payments, damage deposits, home repairs and utility bills, foreclosure prevention, moving expenses and transportation to relocate, or extra food support for people on special diets. Contact for status updates on current applications through the county: visit hennepin.us/rent-help or call 612-596-1900, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.