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Housing

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. 

  • Affordable Housing Incentive Program 4(d)

    Affordable Housing Incentive Program 4(d)

    Affordable Housing Incentive Program 4(d)
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    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. 

    On average, the yearly property tax reduction is between $300 to $600 per unit included in the program. Properties taxed under the 4(d) classification are at the 0.75% rate which is approximately a 40% reduction from the general multifamily housing tax rate classification of 1.25%. 

  • ECHO Center

    ECHO Center

    Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center

    ECHO Center

    Empowering Connections and Housing Outreach (ECHO) Center

    ECHO Center building

    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. The office is located at 206 4th Street SE in Rochester, next to the Rochester Community Warming Center.

  • Office Contact information

    Office Contact information

    TO: Olmsted County Housing Authority Participants

    Office Contact information

    TO: Olmsted County Housing Authority Participants

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    In an effort to protect our clients and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Olmsted County HRA will not be accepting visitors or in-person meetings at its offices until further notice.

  • About HRA

    About HRA

    About HRA
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    The Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners that meets monthly.