The Hutchinson HRA serves as a community resource, focusing on helping income-qualified residents improve and maintain their homes through a variety of programs.
The HRA also provides apartment and senior housing guides to those looking for a new place to live.
To qualify for programs administered by the HRA, recipients must live within Hutchinson city limits, be a homeowner, and meet income qualifications base on household members.
Each program has an individual set of requirements, please call to see if you qualify.
The Hutchinson HRA does not provide rental assistance services. Please contact:
McLeod County HRA
2200 NE 23rd St, Suite 2090
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-8637 Ext. 0
Hutchinson HRA advocates for safe, healthy housing by encouraging collaboration with public private agencies to meet housing needs in Hutchinson.
The HRA office is located at Hutchinson City Center, 111 Hassan ST SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350.
If interested in our programs, please contact us by e-mail or phone (320) 234-4235.
The Hutchinson Apartment Guide may list some apartments that allow pets; however, please call the property directly to verify their pet policy and see if there is a vacancy.
The Homestretch homebuyer training class is offered through the Home Ownership Center. Click here to search for a workshop to attend or take an interactive online homebuyer education course.
A common benchmark for affordable housing no more than 30% of gross income for rent or a house payment (PITI). The table below provides examples of what this benchmark looks like for various hourly rates and incomes.
The following table provides examples of what this benchmark looks like for various hourly rates and incomes.
| Hourly Rate | Yearly | 30% Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| $12 | $24,960 | $624.00 |
| $15 | $31,200 | $780.00 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $1,040.00 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $1,300.00 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $1,560.00 |