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Bluff Country Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority was formed in 1991 to serve Fillmore and Houston Counties. The HRA is administered by Semcac Community Development.

The HRA has a board that is made up of four board members. Each of the counties commission two residents of their county to serve on the board. Current board members are:

  • Tom Falbo of Spring Grove, President
  • Sandy Wright of Chatfield, Vice-President
  • Bob Carlson from Houston, Secretary-Treasurer
  • Fillmore County - currently vacant

The Bluff Country HRA has partnered with the City of Spring Grove and will be administrating the TIF district for their newest housing district. Four Season Acres is a 17 lot district that will be a wonderful addition to the city. It is located off of 2nd Ave. S.E. with lots being sold by J.C. Nerstad of Four Season Maintenance.

For information about buying a lot contact Mr. Nerstad by phone at 507-498-3567 or by e-mail at fourseason@springgrove.coop

The TIF district has set aside 13 lots for income qualified families and individuals.

The current TIF income limits are:

  • A family of 2 or less cannot make more then $68,200.
  • A family of 3 or more cannot make more then $78,430.

Assets are not included in the income calculation. For more information contact Vonda Budde by phone at 507-864-8241 or e-mail vonda.budde@semcac.org


Minnesota Cities Participation Program

This Minnesota Housing Finance Agency program provides below market-rate 30 year fixed mortgage funds for qualifying recipients. It is administered through the Bluff Country HRA and qualifying lenders. Mortgage funds are set aside for Fillmore and Houston Counties each spring.

For more information, to see if you qualify, to find a lender and to download a brochure Click Here.