Programs
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV): The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the Federal Government’s program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. The Albert Lea HRA provides 155 units of HCV assistance and has a written agreement with Freeborn County that allows the utilization of the HCV Program throughout the county. The HCV Program provides rental assistance payments to a private landlord on behalf of an eligible family, with the family portion of the rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income. Section 8 HCV Applications are available at the HRA office at 800 Fourth Avenue South in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Landlords interested in more information regarding the Section 8 HCV Program are encouraged to contact the HRA office for further no-obligation information. Please call 507-377-4375 with any other questions about HCV assistance. Click Landlord Listing for a list of landlords in Freeborn County.
Glenville Apartments: The HRA provides 8 units of Rural Development Housing through its development in Glenville, Minnesota. Rent at the Glenville Apartments is based upon income eligibility and the HRA does accept renters assisted through Section 8 HCV Program. For more information or to obtain an application please stop at the Glenville location at 321 5th St SE, Glenville, MN, or call 507-508-6066.Minnesota Cities Participation Program (MCPP): The HRA administers a local MCPP Program that provides low-interest mortgages to qualified first-time home-buyers in Freeborn County. These programs are available through local MHFA approved lenders. For a listing of local (Greater Minnesota) MHFA lenders please go to http://www.mnhousing.gov/consumers/FindALender/index.aspx
Property Management: HRA staff has managerial experience in a variety of both governmental and private property management including; tax credit property management, USDA/RD property acquisition/management, HUD rental/purchase program management and private rental/for sale property rehabilitation and management. HRA staff also has experience in the rehabilitation and management of both single and multi-family properties.


