Attention Public Housing Residents and Section 8 Participants
SEMMCHRA is soliciting your feedback for our Annual Plan.
Significant changes pertaining to HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through
Modernization Act) and NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection
of Real Estate) will be implemented, as well as planned
Capital spending at our Public Housing properties.
If you have any comments, you may submit them in writing to
SEMMCHRA
Attn: Annual Plan
134 East Second Street
Wabasha, MN 55981
Submissions must include your name and address and will be accepted
through the end of business on Friday, May 30, 2025.
NEWS ALERT!
The order has been rescinded moments ago.
SEMMCHRA programs, including the Section 8 Voucher program, are NOT expected to be impacted by the recent OMB memorandum (M-25-13) which advises federal agencies, which SEMMCHRA is not a Federal agency, that they must temporarily pause activities and disbursements. If any SEMMCHRA programs are impacted in the future, SEMMCHRA will notify participants directly
SEMMCHRA Releases 2025 Housing Trust Fund RFPs
In partnership with Goodhue, Wabasha, and Winona counties, SEMMCHRA is excited to release its 2025 Housing Trust Fund Request for Proposals (RFP). Through participating county’s local investment of funds and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid, SEMMCHRA aims to provide crucial leverage funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit entities to promote the creation and preservation of affordable housing locally. Funding can be provided by grant or loan and must meet income requirements defined in the application.
SEMMCHRA will start accepting applications now through March 21, 2025. For more information and to find the applications, go to https://www.semmchra.org/housing-rehab/housing-trust-funds-rfps/. All questions on the application should be directed to Patrick Michener at pmichener@semmchra.org or (651) 565-2638 extension 213. Applications must be submitted to admin@semmchra.org. This is an equal housing opportunity.
Goodhue County Housing Trust Fund RFP
Notice of Public Sale
SEMMCHRA will have a public sale on Friday August 23, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for surplus property that will be sold by sealed bid. Sealed bids will be opened the following Monday August 26, 2024 and the sales will be awarded to the highest bidder. Please call Kelly at 651-565-2638 ext. 201 with questions.
Notice of Public Hearing-PHA 2025 Annual Plan, Capital Fund 5 Yr. Action Plan and FSS Action Plan
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) in Wabasha, Minnesota, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at approximately 10:05 am at the SEMMCHRA office located at 134 2nd Street East, Wabasha MN and via GoTo Meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Plan, Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Action Plan and the Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-year Action Plan developed in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998.
To view Notice of Public Hearing click HERE
To view the 5-Year PHA PLAN, PHA 2025 Annual, CFP and FSS Plans click HERE
Free Home Rehab Program-Apply Today!
Construction season is here and with supply chain issues on the mend, there is no better time to start a rehab project with the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA). After years of slow moving and hard to navigate construction, SEMMCHRA has a wide selection of programs for homeowners to access. Funds are limited and are on a first come first served basis – contact to apply today.
If you live in the cities of Pine Island, Dennison, Goodhue, Goodview, Kasson, St. Charles, Mazeppa, Rollingstone, Altura, or Cannon Falls you may be eligible for up to $25,000 of free rehab work on your home. Housing rehab work is restricted to households at 80% of the area median, roughly $65,000 for two people, and adjusts by county and household size, call for more information. Work can include new roofing, windows, electrical, and exterior doors; updates to make your home more energy efficient such as a modern furnace or water heater; or you can make your home more accessible with installation of grab handles, ramps, or a first-floor bathroom.
To get started contact Patrick or Sara at (651)565-2638 ext. 213 (Patrick) and ext. 221 (Sara) or pmichener@semmchra.org or sara.fuher@semmchra.org, or visit our website at semmchra.org.
Financing for the project is structured as a multi-year loan with zero percent interest and no accrued costs to the homeowner. The loan is forgiven and functions as a grant upon maturity.
The goal of this program is to preserve housing stock, enable adults to age in place, and ensure safe, affordable housing for all.
This is an equal housing opportunity program
| Income Limit by County and Household Size (80% AMI) | ||||
| Family Size | Goodhue | Winona | Wabasha | Dodge |
| 1 | 59,750 | 55,000 | 55,250 | 65,650 |
| 2 | 68,300 | 62,850 | 63,150 | 75,000 |
| 3 | 76,850 | 70,700 | 71,050 | 84,400 |
| 4 | 85,350 | 78,550 | 78,900 | 93,750 |
| 5 | 92,200 | 84,850 | 85,250 | 101,250 |
| 6 | 99,050 | 91,150 | 91,550 | 108,750 |
SEMMCHRA IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES IN BRINGING HOME HISTORIC STATE HOUSING INVESTMENT
SEMMCHRA has funds available to assist certain Goodhue, Wabasha, and Winona County communities in applying for funding in housing. Eligibility has been expanded to include other housing programs in addition to MHFA funds. Capacity is often the prohibiting factor in applying for funding. Therefore, this grant opportunity is designed to assist local communities in addressing staffing and financial issues associated with applying for affordable housing funding.
Eligible applicants must be a local government, nonprofit, landlord or developer in addition to meeting other requirements. The application and a full list of requirements, can be found online at https://www.semmchra.org/community-development/
This is an equal housing opportunity program
SEMMCHRA LAUNCHES APPLICATION FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES IN BRINGING HOME HISTORIC STATE HOUSING INVESTMENT
As part of the “Bring It Home” imitative, SEMMCHRA is now accepting applications to assist certain Goodhue, Wabasha and Winona County communities in applying for the historic State funding in housing. Capacity is often the prohibiting factor in applying for funding. This grant opportunity is designed to assist the local communities in addressing the staffing and financial issues.
Eligible applicants must be a local government, nonprofit, landlord or developer in addition to meeting other requirements. The application and a full list of requirements, can be found online at www.semmchra.org/community-development/
We ask members of the public to contact their local government, contractors, or favorite nonprofit and encourage them to apply for these funds. Applications close March 8, 2024. This is an equal housing opportunity program.