Mission: We partner with communities to develop places for people to call home.

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Buying a Home?

Ready to take the first step in buying a home? How do you start? Make smart choices with our help.

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Looking to Rent?

Renting a place to live can be a positive and exciting step when you understand what you can afford and what you need.

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Working on Development or Construction?

SWMHP plans, builds, preserves, and supports community development and home construction.

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Interested in Good Counsel?

Get information about the Good Counsel redevelopment or provide us with feedback.

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  • 4862 Educated

    On homebuyer services

  • 670 Lots

    Prepared for new housing development

  • 5033 Rehabbed

    Homes and rentals for low-income families

Featured News

The Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) celebrated a significant milestone in the preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing with a ceremony held at Heather Court Apartments in Owatonna on September 4th. This event marks the culmination of efforts to rehabilitate and preserve affordability for a portfolio of Rural Development (RD) Properties serving several rural communities across Southern Minnesota: Owatonna, Waseca, Gaylord, Red Wing, Cold Spring, Pine Island and Watertown.

The event, attended by community leaders, government officials, and housing advocates, featured remarks by Colleen Landkamer, USDA Rural Development State Director for Minnesota; Jennifer Ho, Minnesota Housing Commissioner; Deletta Dean, Regional...

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