Policy, public notices, and reports
OCHRA’s HCV waiting list remains closed to the general public.
OCHRA will process applications to determine whether they meet all eligibility requirements as described in OCHRA’s Administrative Plan. Please see OCHRA’s Administrative Plan (available online) for additional information.
Olmsted County HRA to accept referrals for Housing Choice Vouchers from Dodge and Olmsted Victim Services
From October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, Olmsted County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (OCHRA) will open its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list to accept up to 15 eligible applications, by referral only, for its HCV program to those that meet its established local preference for Safe at Home, defined as individuals and families who are struggling to obtain or maintain safe housing because of previous or on-going threat of violence, while still meeting the HUD program requirements. Referrals will only be accepted from the partnering agency Dodge & Olmsted Victim Services. The referrals made by the above agency will be submitted by providing the required documentation and then placed on OCHRA’s waiting list in order of any applicable preference and application date/time.
OCHRA will process applications to determine whether they meet all eligibility requirements as described in OCHRA’s Administrative Plan. Please see OCHRA’s Administrative Plan (available on-line) for additional information.
ACOP and administrative plan
This plan is not 508/ADA accessible. If you need assistance, please contact Dana Sigrist at dana.sigrist@olmstedcounty.gov for support.
Maxfield Study- 2025
Below is the Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis for Olmsted County, Minnesota, conducted by Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC. Five years ago, the Coalition released the 2020 Olmsted County Housing Needs Analysis by Maxfield Research & Consulting (“Maxfield”), identifying significant housing gaps. In response to that report, Coalition Partners announced a multi-year plan to stabilize the path to homeownership, ensure access to affordable rental housing, and invest in housing innovation to meet our communities’ housing needs.
See the full report here