Hennepin County, MN
County in Minnesota
United States
Hennepin County, MN creates Healthy Homes application to qualify residents for lead abatement
Landlords and residents fill out a survey to determine eligibility for repairs and lead paint replacement. The Healthy Homes survey asks for the applicant's address, income level, and the age of their property. Survey respondents indicate required repair types including electrical, roofing, and pest control. Qualifying projects receive free home tests by contractors to evaluate repair needs. Healthy Homes offers up to $12,000 per property to cover repair costs.
Hennepin County, MN
United States
Hennepin County, MN deployed Qflow kiosks to streamline the resident check-in process
The county deployed kiosks at Human Service Centers to streamline the resident check-in process. This pilot project launched in April 2018 and cost $71,000. A Hennepin County Board innovation grant covered the costs of hardware, software, process design, training, and planning.
Hennepin County, MN
United States
Hennepin County, MN created Waypoint a mobile app to help homeless individuals locate services
Hennepin Waypoint was a collaborative effort between Hennepin GIS and the Office to End Homelessness. This mobile app was designed to help homeless individuals locate services including shelters, food sources, public restrooms, legal services, and mental health resources.
Hennepin County, MN
United States