Prevent eviction

If you are at risk of losing your housing, see if you are eligible for rent assistance through RentHelpHennepin.

If you have an eviction or other legal case filed against you, visit Adult Representation Services at Hennepin.us/ARS.

Keep reading to learn:

Where to call for help
What you qualify for
What your rights are

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What to do if you are behind on your rent

Find out what kind of assistance you are eligible for.
Talk to your property manager to make a payment plan.
Understand where you are in the process. You should receive at least a 14-day written notice before your property manager files an eviction in court.
Attend your hearing if you receive a summons to court.
Have a copy of your lease and know what's in it.

If you need help, contact the Tenant Resource Connection for help: 612-767-9737. Leave a message. We’ll call you back.

You need help paying rent

Go to RentHelpHennepin to see if you are eligible for rent assistance.

Basic needs and employment help

Human Services economic supports

hennepin.us/economic-supports

Apply for a variety of assistance programs to help you pay for health care, food, income and short-term aid such as damage deposits and utilities.

Employment services

hennepin.us/residents/human-services/employment-services

Get the support you need to prepare for employment and find a job.

Mediation

Get help making a payment plan with your property manager.

Call: 612-200-3551
Email: hennepincourt@communitymediationmn.org

Veterans services

hennepin.us/veterans

Get help navigating the Veterans Administration benefits system to get the federal, state and county benefits you’ve earned.

You have an eviction notice

Get legal help

Call Adult Representation Services at 612-348-7012 or email contactARS@hennepin.us.

Find resources

Call the Tenant Resource Connection at 612-767-9737. Leave a message. We’ll call you back.

Attend your court hearing

If you don't have your summons, find your case records on the Minnesota Courts website or call 612-348-6000.

You have a court hearing

Show up at court

You must attend your court hearing. Many eviction filings can be resolved with a settlement that allows people to stay in their housing.

Your summons letter should indicate the time you need to be there.

You may be able to access rent and legal assistance at court.

Get free legal help

Advocates with Adult Representation Services can help you navigate the housing court system and protect your rights in and outside of court. Find out if you qualify.

Complete an eligibility form.

Learn more about Adult Representation Services.

Get help paying your back rent

Go to RentHelpHennepin to see if you are eligible for rent assistance.

Eviction timeline

These are the events that can occur during an eviction. A tenant can ask for help at any time in the process.

The property manager issues 14-day notice of planned eviction filing to tenant. That means within two weeks, the tenant could be called to court.
The property manager makes an eviction filing.
The court sends a summons to the tenant by U.S. Mail.
The tenant and the property manager must attend the hearing. If the tenant doesn't attend, the property owner wins the case.
The judge hears both sides of the case. Depending on the outcome, the tenant may be able to stay in their housing or they may have to leave.

Other helpful resources

Domestic abuse

Call or text Day One Services to be connected to the closest available domestic violence shelter. Advocates are available 24/7.

Call: 866-223-1111
Text: 612-399-9995
Day One

Community resources

hennepin.us/waypoint

Find resources for help in your community.

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