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Administers the Section 8 program that provides rental assistance for families with low income. Rental assistance is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the voucher holder and family if applicable. Rental assistance is based on a percentage of gross annual household income.

Administers Section 8 vouchers to eligible persons Also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, voucher holders find a rental with a private landlord and HRA provides a subsidy to help tenant pay rent. The family and the landlord meet to discuss rental provisions, and the family submits a "Request for Tenancy Approval" and any other required forms. The HRA inspects the unit, determines rent reasonableness and affordability, and calculates subsidy. If the unit is approved, a Housing Assistance Payment Contract is executed between the landlord and the HRA to provide for the rent subsidy each month. The family would pay their portion of the rent directly to the landlord each month. The unit is inspected once a year to ensure compliance and the family is required to complete annual re-certifications.

Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.

Provides availability of affordable, safe, and stable housing while meeting the needs of the community through income-based rents. Offers a 70-unit subsidized housing unit.

Subsidized public housing is available for low-income households. Options include 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units for low-income families, as well as 1-bedroom units for low-income older adults. Section 8 housing is also available.

Provides housing assistance to individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible uses for Bridges funding include temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlords on behalf of qualified participants.

Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.

Coordinates Section 8 Housing for the northern half of Saint Louis County; certificates are portable throughout the entire United States

Owns and operates several senior and affordable housing complexes for individuals and families ranging from 1 to 3-bedroom units. Properties are managed by property management companies.

Administers federally funded rental assistance programs for all of Blue Earth County through the following programs: - Housing Choice Voucher - Housing Stability Voucher - Mainstream Voucher - Emergency Housing Voucher - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing - Project-Based Voucher - Family Unification Voucher Programs Participants receive a voucher that can be used to rent a unit in the private rental market. Program participants pay about 30% of their income toward their rent and utilities. Before assistance is paid, the unit is inspected to ensure it is safe, decent, and sanitary.

Designed to assist low-income families, older adults, and individuals living with a disability with their monthly rent payments. Provides for a rent subsidy to be paid to the owner of a rental unit on behalf of the eligible applicant. Those eligible will pay approximately 30% of its monthly income for rent, and Todd County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will make up the difference to the approved payment standard. Rent is to include maintenance and utility services. NOTE: Provides 25 Housing Choice Vouchers for Non-Elderly Disabled persons. Currently a waiting list for vouchers.

Own and operate the Bayview Terrace with 56 housing units. Preference is given to older adults over the age of 62 and people living with a disability. Three apartment units that been adapted to serve people with disabilities.

Offers a federally funded (HUD) program to assist low-income households (single individuals or families) in which the head of household (or spouse) has a disability. Mental Health Resources (MHR) and South Metro Human Services (SMHS) have been awarded 75 vouchers each. MHR administers the vouchers on behalf of both agencies and, for this purpose, is designated a Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) administers a Housing Choice Voucher - Section 8 Rental Assistance program in Faribault and Le Sueur counties. Families and single individuals are issued a voucher for their county based on the size of their family, not the unit. Rent and utilities will be 30% of the adjusted gross monthly income.

Designed to assist low-income families with their monthly rent payments. Provides for a rent subsidy to be paid to the owner of a rental unit on behalf of the eligible family. Family will pay approximately 30% of its monthly income for rent, and Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority will make up the difference to the approved payment standard. Rent is to include maintenance and utility services. Note: Only families eligible to receive Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) assistance are eligible for the homeownership option, must be first-time home buyers, and complete a homeownership counseling program. Call or visit the website for more information.

Public housing available in the form of rental assistance

Public Housing: - Manages 110 low income public housing units - all families Section 8 Vouchers: - Administers about 520 vouchers

Manages a public housing complex, a 45-unit, HUD-subsidized apartment building that offers affordable housing options to low-income individuals and families. Interested individuals must complete an application to be placed on the waitlist. Final eligibility will be determined when an applicant is selected from the waiting list.

Provides affordable housing options including: - Oak Court apartments public housing - Housing choice vouchers

Rent assistance for income-eligible families. Eligible families and individuals select their own rental units. These units must meet the program's housing quality standards (compliance is determined by a physical inspection of the rental unit) and landlords must be willing to participate in the program. Tenants receive rental assistance based on income and household size. Eligible families or individuals pay 30% - 40% of gross annual income toward rent, with South Central MN Multi-County HRA paying the remaining balance.

Provides housing through Maple Terrace apartment (59) units. - Common activity room - Electricity - Exercise program - Group activities - Handicapped accessible - Laundry facilities (ironing boards and exercise equipment) - Off-street parking - Pets allowed (with security deposit) - Residents' council - Security system/building - Transportation - Walking proximity to shops, restaurants, and churches

Provides housing assistance for individuals and families with low income who include at least one adult with a serious mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible use for Bridges funding includes temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlord on behalf of qualified participants.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration/Media Contact/City Clerk: Election and voting information including voter registration - Business Development and Finance: Offers a Revolving Fund Loan Program where business owners can apply for up to $75,000. Funds may be used for land, building, or renovation costs along with equipment and machinery purchases for qualified borrowers - Planning and Zoning Department: Oversees planning and development in the city and reviews applications and petitions to ensure compliance with zoning and land use regulations. Responsible for processing new construction and minor building permit applications and overseeing the licensing of rental dwellings. Building code questions should be directed to the building inspector (952)442-7520. - Public Services: Maintains and repairs city streets and alleys, storm sewers, public property, and city equipment, and coordinates the maintenance/replacement of street lights. Duties include street and alley repair, seal coating, street sweeping, snow and ice control, and traffic sign maintenance. Intake Phone: (952)442-2615; Address: 310 10th East Street; E-mail: [email protected]; Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday - Public Utilities Department: Consists of water and sanitary sewer utilities. Operates and maintains public water supply system including the water treatment facility, hydrants, city wells and water storage facilities, and installation and maintenance of water meters; and wastewater collection system including lift stations - Utility Billing: Water and sewer billing department. Intake Phone: (952)442-3107; E-mail: [email protected] - Receptacle for citizens to dispose of unwanted medications. Citizens should remove their name and personal information from the medication container, but leave the name of the medication on the container. Medications should be left in their original container.

Housing Choice Voucher Program: low to moderate income households select their own privately owned rental units and pay approximately 30% of their monthly income towards the rent and utility costs, the HRA pays the remainder of the balance

Manages the Park Road Plaza apartments with a total of 38 units, consisting of one-bedroom units. Units do not include utilities, are pet-free, and are subsidized housing.