Renew SNAP and cash

Complete, sign and return the Household Update Form (DHS-8107-ENG), which you will receive in the mail. Send required proof of changes, with case number on each page.

When submitting documents, make sure each page is marked with:

• Your case number or name
• Your date of birth

Options for submitting documents

• Upload to MNbenefits.org
• Email hhsews@hennepin.us
• Fax to 612-288-2981
• Mail to Hennepin County Human Services Dept. at P.O. Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440

If you don't have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Human Service Center.

Available drop boxes for residents

Northwest Human Service Center (Brooklyn Center)

First floor labeled Hennepin County available 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only

Health Services Building (Downtown)

Main floor lobby 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays only

West Human Service Center (Hopkins)

Inside the building lobby

South Suburban Human Service Center (Bloomington)

Outside building by Hennepin County entrance

South Minneapolis Human Service Center

Outside building near main entrance on Lake Street side of the building

North Minneapolis Human Service Center

Outside building near main entrance

Application and re-certification forms

The following forms are available for residents at Health Services Building (Downtown), Northwest Human Service Center (Brooklyn Center) and West Human Service Center (Hopkins). They will be located on a table near the drop box.

Health Care Programs Application for Certain Populations (DHS-3876)

MNsure Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs (DHS-6696)

Application for Payment of Long-Term Services (DHS-3531)

Application for Certain Populations (DHS-3876)

Combined Annual Renewal for Certain Populations (DHS-3727)

Combined Application (DHS-5223)

Minnesota Health Care Programs Renewal for People Receiving Long-Term Care Services (DHS-2128)

Minnesota Health Care Programs Renewal (DHS-3418)

Household Report (DHS-2120)

Combined Six-Month Report (DHS-5576)

You can visit http://edocs.mn.gov to download any form.

Cash assistance

Hennepin County offers programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. The type of assistance people receive depends on their life circumstances, family size and type, and other factors. We can help you find the program that works best for you.

Learn about cash assistance.

Food assistance

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income to buy the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals.

Learn about food assistance.

Health care assistance

Health care assistance can provide coverage for health care expenses.

Learn about health care assistance.

Emergency assistance

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.

Learn about emergency assistance.

Child care assistance

The child care assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school.

Learn more about child care assistance.

Technology tools in the community

If you don’t have access to an internet connection, there are other ways to interact with us such as using a computer a Hennepin County Library. Some libraries also have digital access stations where you can access the internet, and print and scan documents.

Find a Hennepin County library location.