Emergency Assistance

How it works

Carver County says Emergency Assistance is a cash-grant program for qualifying people who face an unexpected emergency expense. The county lists home repairs as one of the emergency situations it can help with, alongside preventing foreclosure, preventing eviction, moving expenses, and utility disconnections.

The county says it has limited state funds set aside each year for emergency situations. If the funds are exhausted, the county cannot provide Emergency Assistance again until new funding is received.

What the money covers

The official page specifically includes:

• Home repairs
• Foreclosure prevention
• Eviction prevention
• Moving expenses
• Utility disconnections

The page does not state whether payments are made directly to the homeowner, to vendors, or as reimbursements.

Amounts and timing

No dollar amount is stated on the page. The county says a family can receive Emergency Assistance only once every 12 months.

How to apply

The page directs applicants to Carver County Health & Human Services for more information on how to apply.

Notes for homeowners

This is not a wildfire-specific program, but it is a current county program that can help with emergency home repairs if the household meets the county’s eligibility rules.