Housing Programs

Subsidized housing programs provide rental assistance for low to moderate income renters, including people with disabilities. There are both federal and state subsidized housing programs. Housing assistance is available for government owned properties (Public Housing); private, not-for-profit owned and operated properties; and privately owned for profit properties.

A variety of housing programs are available, depending upon where you live in Minnesota. Program rules are diverse and may differ from site to site. The information provided here is limited to the housing most in demand and does not include all the programs that exist, nor the detail you need to make decisions about your housing. Click on the links below for more information on the major housing programs. These links also include additional websites and phone numbers to assist you in your research.

It is important to note that rent in any of the subsidized housing programs can be affected by earnings and changes in benefits. Always discuss potential changes and their impact with your housing manager, so you can plan in advance for any increases or decreases in your rent. Also please note that there are some annual income adjustments and earned income disregards that you may be entitled to, so you should also discuss these with your housing manager.