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Homeownership Lending - Renville County Housing and Economic Development

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Resource Name:Homeownership Lending - Renville County Housing and Economic Development

address

105 South 5th Street, Suite 311, Olivia, MN 56277

Eligibility

  • Household must own or be purchasing a primary, owner-occupied home located in Renville County and meet applicable income eligibility requirements
  • Properties financed through contract for deed are not eligible
  • Mobile homes may be ineligible depending on ownership and property classification
  • Property taxes must be current, and valid homeowners insurance is required

Required documents

  • Proof of household income
  • Valid government-issued photo identification
  • Proof of homeowners insurance
  • Contractor or material supplier bids (for home improvement projects)
  • Documentation of additional financing, if required to complete the project

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(320)523-3656

Voice

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Intake

Application process

Call; email; visit website; walk in

Fees

None

Service area

Renville County, MN

Provides down payment assistance loans and home improvement financing to eligible homeowners in Renville County.

- Assistance amounts are generally up to $6,000 per program

- Down payment loans are deferred and may assist with closing costs for first-time homebuyers

- Home improvement loans are 0% interest, typically repayable over five years, and may require a 1:1 match of project funds

Additional deferred assistance may be available for low-income households, including those with children or a household member with a disability.

Last Assured

05/06/2026

Providing organization

Renville County Housing and Economic Development

Rural county housing authority providing subsidized and income-based housing programs, rental assistance, and housing development support for low and moderate-income residents.