Home Ownership Programs - Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

134 East 2nd Street, Wabasha, MN 55981

Eligibility

Residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, and Winona County who hold Section 8 vouchers, or who are first-time homebuyers, or who have not owned a home for 3 or more years

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

7 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday 7 am - 11 am Friday

(651)565-2638

Voice

(651)565-3836

Fax

https://www.semmchra.org/home-ownership/section-8-homeownership-program/

Application process

Call; walk in

Fees

Vary by service

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Winona County, MN

Description

Section 8 Home Ownership - Available to eligible Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) participants - Allows the voucher subsidy to be applied toward monthly mortgage payments instead of rent - Participants must meet program requirements, including income, employment, and home-inspection standards First-Time Homebuyer Program - Eligible if you have not owned a home within the last three (3) years - Must meet income guidelines - Minimum required credit score: 640 - Offers loans to qualifying first-time homebuyers Homes and Lots for Sale - Availability, locations, and income requirements vary by project - Occasionally, partners with local communities on housing development projects where lots or homes may become available for purchase

Last assured

12/10/2025

What's Here

Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling Mortgage Payment Assistance Low Cost for Sale Homes/Housing Units

Providing organization

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Provides safe, affordable, and sanitary housing and rental assistance to low- and moderate-income residents across southeastern Minnesota.