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Rental Assistance

Rental assistance program administered by Olmsted County HRA. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for current housing participants.

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Housing Choice Voucher

Housing Choice Voucher

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, formerly known as Section 8, is a tenant-based rental assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the OCHRA throughout Olmsted County.

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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.

Port In & Out Process

Port In & Out Process

This process is for current Housing Choice Voucher holders who wish to move in or out of Olmsted County and use their voucher. 

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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.

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Resources for Landlords and Tenants

Resources for Landlords and Tenants

Resources for landlords and tenants.

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Utility Allowance for Rochester and Surrounding Communities

Effective January 1, 2021

Utility Allowance for Rochester and Surrounding Communities

Effective January 1, 2021

Utility Allowances by type of utility and size of the housing unit for Rochester and surrounding communities.

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Veterans: Housing Assistance

Veterans: Housing Assistance

The Olmsted County Veteran's Services department can help you get help with housing.

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  • Emergency Rent Assistance

    Emergency Rent Assistance

    The Rental Assistance Program has been combined with Emergency Assistance. If you need rent assistance, you may qualify for help even if you have already accessed Emergency in the last 12 months.

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