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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
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

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Payment Options

Section 8 Voucher

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

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.