Rental Assistance

Frequently asked questions for current housing participants.

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.

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

Public Housing is a federally assisted rental assistance program that requires households to live in homes owned by Olmsted County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

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

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

1. Gather your information

We need:

• DD214/Military Discharge Record.
• A copy of the rental lease or mortgage statement.
• A letter from the landlord or mortgage holder stating eviction process has begun or will begin.
• W-9 filled out by the landlord.
• Copy of all household income from the last 30 days (paystubs, benefits letter from VA ,etc.).
• Copy of the current 30 day bank statement(s).

If applicable we also need: