Important updates about NDHS
Due to the expiration of federal funding for pandemic-era rental assistance programs, Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin ramping down North Dakota Housing Stabilization (NDHS) program re-housing services for households that are experiencing homelessness. As part of this change, the final day to submit an application for re-housing assistance for households currently experiencing homelessness was March 14, 2025.
We want to assure you that we will do whatever we can to guide you to other resources. Although NDHS will no longer be able to offer direct re-housing assistance after March 14, there are still other resources available to you. We encourage you to reach out to ND 211, a helpline that may be able connect you with local services and support, including housing resources. Additionally, we can provide contact information for local non-profit organizations may be able to help.
Sometime in June of 2025 NDHS will no longer be accepting Non-emergency eviction applications. Emergency eviction applications with pending court dates may be processed depending on available program funding.
Our focus is helping North Dakota households become and remain stably housed.
If your household is currently past due on rent or facing eviction, apply here.
If you been contacted to complete your coaching sessions, please review the coaching materials.
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Get help applying for economic assistance programs and Medicaid 1915(i).
Eviction Prevention
If you have a court date scheduled within the next 30 days, your housing provider must agree to cancel any eviction proceedings and be registered to accept state payments.
Help with applying for Medicaid 1915(i) Housing Supports
Interested in applying for Medicaid 1915(i)? Let us help!
1915(i) is for qualifying people with certain behavioral health conditions. Members will connect with a care coordinator who, with the member, creates a person-centered plan of care. Members will work with their care coordinator to set goals and choose services and supports to help them achieve goals and live successfully in their homes and communities.
How ND Housing Stabilization can help you:
- You’ll be asked a few pre-qualification questions.
- You’ll then meet with a coach to complete a World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) assessment.
- If your assessment indicates that you will qualify, your Household Success Coach will help you apply.
You do not need to be receiving housing support from ND Housing Stabilization to receive help applying for Medicaid 1915(i).
Ready to take the first step? Choose from one of the options below to get started.
- Answer the online pre-assessment questions to see if you may qualify for Medicaid 1915(i).
- Get help applying for Medicaid 1915(i) in the NDHS Medicaid 1915(i) Support Portal.
- If you are at risk for eviction, you may submit an application through the NDRH Housing Stabilization Portal.
If you have questions, contact the NDRH Housing Stabilization call center at (701) 328-1907 or email dhserb@nd.gov.
Mediation Services
NDRH Housing Stabilization offers mediation services to resolve conflicts between renters and housing providers.
Mediation services are available only to households actively receiving assistance from the program.
NDRH Housing Stabilization works with both households and housing providers.
Re-Housing Services
If you are experiencing homelessness, NDRH Housing Stabilization may be able to assist you.
Eviction Prevention Services
If you are at imminent risk of eviction, NDRH Housing Stabilization may be able to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A compiled list of frequently asked questions about the NDRH Housing Stabilization program.
What other programs can help me?
HHS may be able to offer additional support.
Other programs you may qualify for include health care, food support and child care assistance.
Who can answer questions about NDRH Housing Stabilization?
For information about applying, program eligibility, or an existing case, contact the NDRH Housing Stabilization Program.
Economic Assistance Policy Division
NDRH Housing Stabilization Program
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-1907
TTY 711
ND Relay TTY: (800) 366-6888
Email: dhserb@nd.gov
Submit an appeal request online
The appeal process is available if you disagree with a decision made by the Department on your application for rent help. To file an appeal, fill out the SFN 62086.
Once your appeal form is completed, click on the email to submit. You can attach additional files to support your appeal request.
Please review DN 295: Rights to a Hearing