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
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
Other Information
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Payment Options
- Section 8 Voucher
Application Process
- Walk In
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
- 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
- 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
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.