Welcome to Olmsted County, MN

Olmsted County is taking bold steps to make homeownership more accessible—and you can see how in our latest video. The video highlights the success of the Red Hawk homes project, a creative initiative by the Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to build high-quality, affordable homes for local families.

They’ve been getting a lot of attention lately – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS. But what are PFAS and what is Olmsted County doing about them? Visit our new PFAS page on our website!

Own or occupy a property that isn’t currently homesteaded? You may qualify for homestead classification—which can impact your 2026 property taxes and potential refund. Be sure to review your status and apply by December 31, 2025.