Emergency Programs

Program Qualifications

Emergency programs are available to qualifying persons to prevent homeless or utility shut off. Emergency programs include:

Emergency Assistance (EA) - EA helps eligible families who have children in the home under age 18.
- EA is a program that helps families with children under the age of 18 who are in danger of being evicted or having a utility shut off.
- EA can be used once in a 12-month period.
- Eligibility is based on income and assets at the time of application.
- EA is funded by allocation with limited funds.
- Additional rules may apply.
Emergency General Assistance (EGA) - EGA helps eligible adults without minor children in the home.
- EGA helps eligible households that do not qualify for EA, MFIP, or DWP.
- This program may be used in a crisis to assist with utilities and housing.
- EGA can be used once in a 12-month period.
- EGA is funded by allocation with limited funds.
- Additional rules may apply.

Apply Online
- Apply online at ApplyMN.
- Available to new applicants as well as those with active cases interested in applying for additional programs.
Paper Applications
- Call the EZ Info line at 763-422-7200 to request an application by mail or fax.
- Print online at eDocs Online
- Fax, mail, or drop off the paper application at any Economic Assistance location in Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, or Lexington.
Apply in Person During Intake Hours
- Intake Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday, except holidays or otherwise posted
- You must be a new applicant without an active case. If you are open on a case, contact your worker to set up an interview.
- Families with minor children apply at the Blaine Human Services Center.
- Adults with no minor children apply at the Anoka County Government Center.