Homeless Assistance in North Dakota
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to North Dakota residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for North Dakota residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across North Dakota. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in North Dakota. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for North Dakota veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible North Dakota residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in North Dakota. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. North Dakota receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local North Dakota Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple North Dakota locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through North Dakota community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income North Dakota residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedNorth Dakota State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by North Dakota for residents experiencing homelessness.
North Dakota ESG Program
Emergency Solutions Grant funding for homeless shelter operations, street outreach, and housing stability services across North Dakota communities.
Get StartedTANF – North Dakota (TECA)
Training, Employment and Community Activity program provides cash assistance and job training for ND families in need. Apply through any county social services office.
Get StartedNorth Dakota Medicaid
Health coverage for eligible low-income North Dakotans. ND Medicaid expansion covers adults under 65 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Get StartedNorth Dakota Housing Programs
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income North Dakota residents.
Get StartedNorth Dakota Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through North Dakota’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income North Dakota households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major North Dakota cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Fargo
Fargo CoC — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Fargo area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedBismarck
Bismarck Warming Center — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Bismarck area.
Get StartedGrand Forks
Grand Forks CoC — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Grand Forks area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in North Dakota.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- North Dakota Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for North Dakota veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
