Re: Housing - rent help list for Chisago County please
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2026 1:56 pm
If you already found a 2 bedroom for $640, I'd really focus on trying to get into that because that's a lot more manageable than paying $775 every month. Since you're in Chisago County, call Lakes and Pines Community Action Council at 320-679-1800 (https://www.lakesandpines.org/). I see they help people in Chisago County and maybe they have something for the deposit or first month's rent or look at the people at NHPB site at https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... tance.html.
Also try Chisago County Health & Human Services at 651-213-5600. Ask about Emergency Assistance or Housing Support or whatever they call it there. Since you're working part time and have a 4-year-old, maybe that helps.
One thing too, tell them your son is staying with your mom because you can't afford a place right now. I'd mention that every time you call someone. It may not change anything but sometimes having a kid involved, even if he's with grandma part of the time, gets you looked at a little differently.
Also try Chisago County Health & Human Services at 651-213-5600. Ask about Emergency Assistance or Housing Support or whatever they call it there. Since you're working part time and have a 4-year-old, maybe that helps.
One thing too, tell them your son is staying with your mom because you can't afford a place right now. I'd mention that every time you call someone. It may not change anything but sometimes having a kid involved, even if he's with grandma part of the time, gets you looked at a little differently.