Housing

Programs that provide rental assistance to tenants and rehabilitation funds to both homeowners and rental property owners.

Homelessness

Homelessness

Olmsted County is one of several counties across the state that has developed local strategies to end homelessness.

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Homelessness

Olmsted County is one of several counties across the state that has developed local strategies to end homelessness.

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Programs designed to provide financing to lower-income households to make improvements to the structure of homes they own and occupy.

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Housing Rehabilitation Program

Programs designed to provide financing to lower-income households to make improvements to the structure of homes they own and occupy.

Rental Assistance

Rental Assistance

Rental assistance program administered by Olmsted County HRA.

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Rental Assistance

Rental assistance program administered by Olmsted County HRA.

Growing Affordable Inclusive Neighborhoods (GAIN)
Growing Affordable Inclusive Neighborhoods (GAIN)
Growing Affordable Inclusive Neighborhoods (GAIN)

The GAIN program is intended to enhance the supply of affordable housing options in Olmsted County.
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Public Housing waitlist - NOW CLOSED
Public Housing waitlist - NOW CLOSED
Public Housing waitlist - NOW CLOSED

The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will open the Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units beginning Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 12 a.m.
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Olmsted County housing rental openings

Olmsted County housing rental openings

Olmsted County housing rental openings

Olmsted County HRA has teamed up with RentPayment to provide you with the convenience and security of paying your rent online.
Pay rent online with RentCafe
Pay rent online with RentCafe

Your rent, your way
Pay rent online with RentCafe

Your rent, your way

Olmsted County HRA has teamed up with RentPayment to provide you with the convenience and security of paying your rent online.
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Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program
Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program
Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive Program

The Rochester-Olmsted County 4(d) Affordable Housing Incentive program helps rental property owners obtain property tax reductions while preserving affordable housing for income-qualified renters in our community.
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ECHO Center
ECHO Center

Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center
ECHO Center

Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center

People struggling with homelessness and other housing needs have another option for help in Olmsted County. The Housing Stability Team of Olmsted County opened a satellite office called the Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center.
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About HRA

About HRA

About HRA

The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners that meets monthly.
Policy, public notices, and reports
Policy, public notices, and reports
Policy, public notices, and reports

Olmsted County HRA Public Notices and results of published housing studies will be found here.
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