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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Mankato, MN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Blue Earth County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Mankato, MN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Blue Earth County, MN$100,600Very Low Income (50%)$35,250$40,250$45,300$50,300$54,350
Extremely Low Income (30%)$21,150$24,200$27,200$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $56,350$64,400$72,450$80,500$86,950

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Mankato, MN

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Mankato, MN. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Mankato, MN Blue Earth County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$897Estimated $269.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$903Estimated $270.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1101Estimated $330.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1552Estimated $465.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Mankato, MN

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Homestead Apartments

Multiple Building Addresses
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

Mankato Townhomes

Multiple Building Addresses
Mankato, MN - 56002
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000

Dublin Road Townhomes

Multiple Building Addresses
Mankato, MN - 56002
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

Cherry Ridge Apartments

101 Glenwood Ave
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 83
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 83
1 Bedroom apartments 34
2 Bedroom apartments 43
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2008
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sibley Park Apartments

410 Sibley Pkwy
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eastport Apartments

1400 Pohl Rd
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2014

Gus Johnson Plaza

413 4th St N
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
1 Bedroom apartments 107
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Dublin Crossing

920 Patriot Dr
Mankato, MN - 56001
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Mankato, MN

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Blue Earth County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Walnut Towers

105 E Walnut St
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-388-8764
Total Apartment Units: 86
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

The Durham Apartments

621 S Second St
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 651-639-9799 08/2011
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Homestead Apartments

140 Homestead Dr
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-625-5573 12/99
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Gus Johnson Plaza

413 N 4th St
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-345-1497
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Eastport

1001 Eastport Dr
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-345-5141
Total Apartment Units: 78
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Colonial Square

300 Ramsey St
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-345-1321
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Rosa Place

510 Timberwolf Drive
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 507-519-3161
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Dublin Crossing

920 Patriot Drive
Mankato, MN - 56001
Phone: 651-291-1750
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MN?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.