If you have low, or moderate, income and are looking for help with the cost of rent, the Renville County HRA/EDA may be able to help! Renville County offers two income-based housing rental programs; Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Often times there is a waiting list for both programs. Learn more about these programs and other housing resources, or download the waiting list rental application, in the tabs below. Questions? Call 507-637-4004 or Email Renvile County HRA.
The Renville County HRA is here to help you meet your housing needs.”
Public Housing
Public Housing refers to living in a rental unit operated by a Housing Authority, such as the Renville County HRA. Public Housing is income qualified, and applicants are placed on a waiting list until a unit becomes available.
The HRA/EDA owns and operates the following Public Housing units:
- Centennial Apartments, Franklin, MN: This 17-unit apartment building houses elderly, disabled, and single non-disabled tenants.
- (1) Two-Bedroom Unit
- (16) One-Bedroom Units
- Amenities include large living room open to kitchen area, spacious closets, large community room, laundry room, elevator and off-street parking.
- Single-Family Detached Homes, Franklin, Morton, and Sacred Heart, MN:
- Two-Bedroom and Three-Bedroom Units
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) allows housing clients to rent from a private landlord. Families can expect to pay about 30% of their gross monthly income for rent, with the remaining rent paid directly to the landlord by the HRA.
- All Section 8 units must pass a housing quality inspection.
- Rent guidelines, including utilities, are set for each household size. The rent, and tenant paid utilities, need to be at, or below, the payment standard for the unit size allowed to rent based on family size.
- Housing is available in the cities and rural areas of Renville County.
- Applicants may remain in their present unit or may move to a different unit.
- Section 8 Vouchers must be used in Renville County for at least one year.
Public Housing:
The waiting list is currently open. 25 units located across Franklin, Morton, and Sacred Heart. Availability varies subject to vacancy rate. 16 of the 25 units are one-bedroom.
- Income Limits (Effective 6-15-24):
- 1 Person……….$51,350
- 2 People……….$58,650
- 3 People……….$66,000
- 4 People……….$73,300
- 5 People……….$79,200
- 6 People……….$85,050
- Rent based on 30% of income.
- Maximum rents for higher income households are:
- One-Bedroom……….$670
- Two-Bedroom……….$824
- Three-Bedroom…….$1161
- Security Deposits:
- Apartment……….$300.00
- Single-Family……$500.00
- Pet Deposit………$200.00
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers:
The waiting list is currently closed, except to new applicants who have lived, worked or attended school in Renville County for the past 6 months or more, who have a disabled head of household, or who have a head of household age 62 or over.
- Income Limits (Effective DATE):
- 1 Person……….$32,100
- 2 People……….$36,650
- 3 People……….$41,250
- 4 People……….$45,800
- 5 People……….$49,500
- 6 People……….$53,150
- 7 People……….$56,800
- 8 People……….$60,500
- Rent Payment Standards:
- One-Bedroom……….$763
- Two-Bedroom……….$933
- Three-Bedroom…….$1307
- Four-Bedroom………$1543
Renter Right and Housing Resources
Know your rights as a renter:
- Landlord and Tenant: Rights and Responsibilities
- Report Housing Discrimination
- Home Line (Free legal information for renters)
- Conciliation Court (An explanation of small claims court)
Who can I contact regarding emergency assistance options?
- Renville County Human Services
- Salvation Army
- Safe Avenues
- United Community Action Partnership
- United Way of West Central Minnesota
What programs are available to help with energy cost or weatherization projects?
What resources are available for at risk or homeless teenagers?
Additional things to consider when looking for a place to live:
The Renville County HRA does not offer any type of emergency or utility assistance.
