Minneapolis set to launch $6 million in post-surge rental assistance

By: Katrina Pross

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 1,073

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago


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The city of Minneapolis is getting ready to deploy millions of dollars in emergency funding to help those struggling to pay rent in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge.

So far, Minneapolis has allocated $3.8 million in rental assistance funds, and a match of up to $3 million has been announced by the Wilson Foundation, meaning more than $6 million will be available. The first $1 million is expected to be available for applications …

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