Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 84 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority administered a total of 72 Section 8 Vouchers. Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority is located at 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001 and serves the city of Mankato. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority at, (507) 387-8600 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The City of Mankato Housing staff's goal is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The department strives to determine the housing needs of the community and then work with local state and federal resources to meet those needs. Staff serves citizens of Mankato and Blue Earth County through the provision of the Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) Program, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and programs for first time homebuyers. As funding is available, staff administrates a variety of housing and commercial property rehabilitation programs.