Rental Assistance

SEMMCHRA is able to provide citizens in the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha and Winona with safe, sanitary, decent and affordable housing to very low income rental household.

Section 8 Rental Assistance
Section 8 is a federal housing program funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HRA has operated HUD's program since 1979. THis program provides affordable rent to eligible applicants who rent units in the private sector.
The program is open to low-income individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or status regarding public assistance. Rent is based on 30% of the household's adjusted gross income. Program participants select a privately owned house, apartment, duplex or mobile home. Inspections are conducted to ensure that subsidized housing units meet minimum life safety standards.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program is geared toward helping low income families achieve financial independence by removing the barriers that prevent self-sufficiency. These barriers may include lack of transportation, childcare or budgeting. SEMMCHRA is able to offer assistance by connecting families with support services and resources in their communities. The program also offers a financial incentive by establishing an accessible escrow savings account.

Public Housing
Public Housing is a federal housing program that is funded through the Department of Urban Developement. Rent subsidies are provided to households living in public housing un its. Apartments are available to low and moderate income households and for the elderly.

SEMMCHRA owns and manages public housing units. Units in the service area include Maple Grove in Wabasha and 25 scattered site units located throughout Dodge, Goodhue and Wabasha Counties. Single, two, three and four bedroom units are available to public housing participants.
 
Briefing Schedule
 
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
 
Section 8 Rental Assistance