Cash & Food Assistance
Cash & Food Assistance
Olmsted County provides cash & food assistance programs and services to residents who qualify (SNAP, GA, MSA, MFIP, Refugee Assistance).
About HRA
About HRA
The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners that meets monthly.
Office contact information
Public Housing
Public Housing
Public Housing is a federally assisted rental assistance program that requires households to live in homes owned by Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Income, rent, and payment standards
Income, rent, and payment standards
Payment Standards are the maximum monthly assistance payment for a family assisted in the voucher program.
Utility allowance for Rochester and surrounding communities
Effective January 1, 2026
Utility allowance for Rochester and surrounding communities
Effective January 1, 2026
Utility Allowances by type of utility and size of the housing unit for Rochester and surrounding communities.
Resources for landlords and tenants
Resources for landlords and tenants
Resources for landlords and tenants.
Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness
Heading Home Olmsted- A plan to prevent and end homelessness
We seek to prevent and end long-term homelessness in Olmsted County by developing local housing and supportive services that use evidence-based models and combine public and private resources.
Cover and Secure Loads
Cover and Secure Loads
A fee of $20 will be charged to unsecured/uncovered loads.
Check your load before you get on the road!
To prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, blowing, or otherwise escaping, loads must be covered and secured. According to Minnesota Statute 169.81 a vehicle must not be driven or moved on any highway unless the load is securely strapped or covered.
Tips for a safe load
Always make sure nothing can fly out by: