Housing Stabilization Services 

Our Housing Stabilization Services connect individuals to critical resources and support, ensuring they can achieve and maintain housing stability. With a team of experts and community partnerships, we provide effective solutions to address immediate and long-term housing needs. Our services are designed to meet the unique circumstances of each individual, creating pathways to sustainable housing.

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new Home and Community based Service (HCBS) that supports people with disabilities in finding housing; setting a basic living budget; creating natural community supports by connecting with landlords and neighbors; and assisting people with understanding the rules and responsibilities of a lease.

Goals of HSS is to:

• Support an individual’s transition into housing
• Increase long-term stability in housing in the community
• Avoid future periods of homelessness or institutionalization

We offer both Housing Transition and Housing Sustaining. Transition services are provided to those that need help plan for, find, and move into housing. Sustaining services are provided to those that need help maintain living in their current housing.

To qualify for HSS, you must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age and receiving Medical Assistance
• Have a disability or a disabling condition
• Be experiencing housing instability
• Have a need for services due to limitations caused by individual disability

Note: Admission into Placement Partners HSS program is subject to State of MN Department of Human Services (DHS) Eligibility Verification Review.

Documents needed for DHS Eligibility Verification Review:

• Professional statement of need, OR
• Medical opinion form, OR
• Proof of recipient of SSI or SSDI

AND

• MN Choices Assessment, OR
• Long term Care Coordination Plan, OR
• Coordinated Entry Assessment