SEMMCHRA Releases a 2026 Goodhue County Housing Trust Fund RFP
In partnership with Goodhue County, the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) has released a Goodhue County Housing Trust Fund RFP. Through investment locally, there is $500,000 available to disperse to local affordable housing providers and developers. Funds can be issued as grants or loans for new construction or rehabilitation and are intended to be used as a source of leverage in the housing project to unlock additional funding. SEMMCHRA will be accepting applications now through April 15, 2026.
Click here to download an application: 2026 Goodhue County Housing Trust Fund RFP Application
The application contains definitions, instructions, and information on how to apply. If you have questions regarding the application, please contact Kelly Dittrich at (651) 565-2638 extension 201 or admin@semmchra.org. All final applications must be submitted to admin@semmchra.org by the due date, April 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm. This is an equal housing opportunity.
Notice of Public Hearing-PHA 2026 Annual Plan, Capital Fund 5 Yr. Action Plan ACOP and Admin Plans
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 17, 2025, 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 2026 Annual Plan, the Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-year Action Plan, ADMIN and ACOP Plans developed in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998.
To view Notice of Public Hearing click HERE
To view the Plans click HERE
Alliance Bank Awards Grant to SEMMCHRA
Alliance Bank is honored to award a Member Impact Fund grant to Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA)! On July 15, 2025, Alliance Bank representatives Brent Meincke and Wade Carlson presented a check to SEMMCHRA representative Buffy Beranek.
This grant will aid SEMMCHRA’s housing objective to provide affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing to citizens residing
in our service area. Congratulations SEMMCHRA!
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