Manitoba Emergency Housing Assistance
MB Emergency Housing
Manitoba's Emergency Housing Assistance provides temporary financial support for individuals and families in a critical housing crisis, such as eviction, homelessness, or unsafe living conditions. It is accessed through Manitoba Housing and regional intake services for immediate help.
Useful Tips for Applying
Contact Manitoba Housing as soon as the crisis begins — help is available immediately through intake. Bring documents about your income and housing situation to the assessment. Ask at the same time about longer-term programs such as the Social Housing Rental Program or Rent Assist.
Who May Qualify
You may qualify if you are in a critical housing crisis in Manitoba (such as eviction, homelessness, or unsafe living conditions) and need immediate temporary financial support to get or keep housing.
Required Documents
Information about your housing crisis (eviction notice, unsafe living conditions, or homelessness), your income and family situation, and proof of Manitoba residency.
How to Apply
Contact Manitoba Housing or the Department for an immediate response, available through regional offices or housing intake services by phone or in person for an assessment.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A common mistake is waiting too long to ask for help during a housing crisis. Another is not having documents about your income and housing situation ready for the intake assessment. People also miss that this is short-term help and should be paired with an application for longer-term housing supports.
Preparing an application?
The Application Helper walks you through each question on this benefit's form in plain language.
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View detailsApplication denied?
If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.
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View detailsAccessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.
