Housing
Blue Earth is known for its classic city-center, tranquil neighborhoods, and tree-lined streets. The city also boasts three newer housing developments with beautiful views and graceful streets.
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) of the City of Blue Earth works to ensure that there is a wide variety of quality housing options for households wanting to make their home in Blue Earth. HRA also works to reduce blight and maintain property values through creative and effective redevelopment strategies.
Prairie View Subdivision
Build your dream home! Lots are available in the Prairie View Subdivision. For more information contact City Administrator, Mary Kennedy at 507.526.7336.
Tax Abatement Program
As an incentive for constructing a new home, the City has adopted a Tax Abatement Program.
For information click on the Housing Tax Abatement Policy and the Housing Tax Abatement Application Form.
Local Realtors
- RE/MAX Total Realty
- O/NE Realty
- Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
Apartments
Crescent Apartments is a federally-subsidized and City-operated apartment building located just one block of Main Street in beautiful downtown Blue Earth. Crescent Apartments provides an affordable, safe, and convenient housing option in a beautiful neighborhood setting. Rent at Crescent Apartments is determined by a resident’s income. Download the Crescent Apartments information or contact Megan Hanson-Haase at 507.526.2981 for further details.
Several other apartment options exist within Blue Earth. These include the following:
- Blue Ridge Apartments
- Minnesota Valley Action Council Apartments
- Oaks Apartments
- R&D Anderson Rentals, LLC
- Senior Living Solutions at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center
- Village Green Apartments
- Woodbridge Apartments
Housing Assistance Resources
The City of Blue Earth HRA offers to those seeking housing the option of Crescent Apartments as well as two single-family housing programs. Additionally, the other organizations listed below are excellent resources for housing assistance.
City of Blue Earth HRA
Crescent Apartments
Minnesota Valley Action Council
301 North Main Street, Blue Earth
507.526.5291 or 800.767.7139
Southwest MN Housing Partnership
Contact Ali Joens at 507.836.8673
lofficer@swmhp.org
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Access HUD’s rental housing resources
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development
507.473.8247, Extension 4
USDA Rural Development administers the Section 504 home loan and grant repair program.
HRA Board & Staff
Board Members
- Ken Skaare, Chairman
- Dan Mensing, Vice-Chairman
- Richard Scholtes City Council Liaison
- Mark Maher
- Kim Shaffer
Staff
- Mary Kennedy, City Administrator
- Rayne Hanevik, Office Specialist
- Amy Schaefer, Community and Business Development Specialist
- Megan Hanson-Haase, Crescent Apartments Housing Manager
- John Engesser, Crescent Apartments Maintenance Assistant
- Duane Rorman, Crescent Apartments Custodian
- Nancy Rorman, Crescent Apartments Housing Manager Assistant
Blight Removal Programs
The Blue Earth Housing & Redevelopment Authority offers three programs that address blighted residential structures. These programs seek to eliminate blighted property and encourage reinvestment in the property.
- Property Demolition & Re-Use Program: guidelines and application
- Blight Removal Program: guidelines and application
- Demolition Grant Program: guidelines and application