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Mankato EDA backs voluntary transfer of Housing Choice Vouchers; HUD allocation still pending

Economic Development Authority of Mankato, Minnesota · January 26, 2026
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The EDA supported a HUD-subject voluntary transfer of Housing Choice Vouchers from the South Central Minnesota Multi-County HRA; staff said the transfer could add about 600 vouchers to the EDA’s portfolio, is anticipated July 1, and any allocation details remain dependent on HUD.

The Economic Development Authority of Mankato on Jan. 26 voted unanimously to authorize support for a voluntary transfer of the Housing Choice Voucher program from the South Central Minnesota Multi-County HRA to the Mankato EDA, the Blue Earth County EDA and Minnesota Valley Action Council, subject to HUD approval.

Staff explained the transferring HRA has struggled with sustained underutilization and funding shortfalls and that its current utilization…

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