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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Rochester, MN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Olmsted 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 Rochester, MN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Olmsted County, MN$117,200Very Low Income (50%)$41,050$46,900$52,750$58,600$63,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,650$28,150$31,650$35,150$38,000
Low Income (80%) $65,650$75,000$84,400$93,750$101,250

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Rochester, 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 Rochester, MN Olmsted County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$814Estimated $244.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$927Estimated $278.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1148Estimated $344.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1618Estimated $485.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Rochester, 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.

Bandel Hills Th

5920 Bandel Rd
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1996

Sunrise Townhomes

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

Valleyhigh Apartments

2350 Valleyhigh Dr Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2000

Douglas Trail Townhomes (fka Weatherstone Townhome

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55902
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2001

Georgetowne Homes

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2001

Parkside Townhomes

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55337
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2002

Rolling Ridge Townhomes

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Eastridge Estates

2009 17th St Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 126
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 126
1 Bedroom apartments 54
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2004

Georgetowne Square

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Castleview Apartments

120 Broadway Ave N
Rochester, MN - 55906
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 2008

Village On 3rd

510 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Washington Village

950 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 67
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 67
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cascade Creek Apartments

421 6th Ave
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2012

Essex Place Apartments

Multiple Building Addresses
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 60
3 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2012

Washington Village East

970 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Central Towers

200 1st Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 105
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 105
1 Bedroom apartments 96
2 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rochester Senior Housing

1081 Felty Ave Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2014
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

The Square On 31st (fka Rochester Sq Apartments)

310 31st St Ne
Rochester, MN - 55906
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ashland Place

1990 Ashland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Northgate Plaza

902 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 151
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 151
1 Bedroom apartments 151
Years In Service Since: 2016
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

1st Avenue Flats

400 1st Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 68
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 68
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Gage East Apartments

920 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Flats On 4th (fka The Buckeye)

412 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 47
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2018

Valleyhigh Flats

3433 Kenosha Dr Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 27
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fontaine Towers

102 2nd St Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 151
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 151
1 Bedroom apartments 150
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2018
Senior Apartments: YES

Homestead Village

862 Homestead Village Lane Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Total Apartment Units: 102
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 102
2 Bedroom apartments 82
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Royal Oaks Townhomes

3096 25th Street Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1997


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Rochester, 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 Olmsted 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.

Commonbond Rochester

1081 Felty Ave Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rochester Senior Housing

3461 Kenosha Dr Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 651-645-7271
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Bostrom Terrace

1600 Eastwood Road Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Phone: 651-645-7271
Total Apartment Units: 15
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

High Pointe Ii Apartments

1830 High Point Lane Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-282-8385
Total Apartment Units: 55
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

High Pointe Aka Rochester Voa Eld Hsing

1800 High Pointe Ln Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-282-8385
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Oakridge Apartments

539 N Broadway
Rochester, MN - 55906
Phone: 507-281-1031 08/2011
Total Apartment Units: 26
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Northgate Community Housing

2025 18 1/2 Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-289-1319 08/2011
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

The Square On 31st (pka) Rochester Square

310 31st St Ne
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-288-9205 12/99
Total Apartment Units: 104
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Park Heights Towers

22 N Broadway
Rochester, MN - 55906
Phone: 507-285-9051 12/99
Total Apartment Units: 180
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Northgate Plaza

902 11th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-289-2022
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Newbridge Apartments

325 1st Ave Sw
Rochester, MN - 55902
Phone: 507-282-8284 12/99
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Innsbruck

1510-1570 50th St Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-289-1319
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Fontaine Towers

102 Second St Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
Phone: 507-289-6400
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Eastridge Estates

2009 Se 17th St
Rochester, MN - 55904
Phone: 507-285-0022 12/99
Total Apartment Units: 126
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Central Towers (rochester)

200 First Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-285-1118
Total Apartment Units: 105
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Allendale House / Bear Crk Of Roch.

2847 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-285-3295
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Harvestview Place

5340 56th Street Nw
Rochester, MN - 55901
Phone: 507-516-0960
Total Apartment Units: 54
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.