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National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc. (NHHI, Inc.) - Thorndale Plaza

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities

1050 Thorndale Ave, New Brighton, MN 55112

Eligibility
The resident must meet income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Check with the property management for specific income limits. This type of housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to have a disability. Individual properties may have additional eligibility requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Very low-income adults with physical disabilities
Application process
Call for mailed application. Application can also be accessed here. All applications should be sent to: 1050 Thorndale Ave New Brighton, MN 55112
Fees
Rent is 30% of income. Must have one month's entrance fee. $300 deposit for pets. Security deposit based on income.
Site Service Area

Ramsey County

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
  • Disabilities

Housing Unit Types

  • 2 bedroom unit
  • 1 bedroom unit
Privately owned building whose management contracts with either the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to receive rental subsidies This type of property is sometimes referred to as "Project Based Section 8 Housing." Property owner/manager must follow HUD regulations. The government gives funds directly to the apartment owners, who lower the rents they charge tenants with low-income. This type of affordable housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to have a disability. The rental amount paid by the resident is determined based on the resident's income. Some units have a low, fixed rent amount. HUD requires rental housing to provide Equal Housing Opportunity. HUD enforces the Fair Housing Act. More information available online. MORE INFORMATION Barrier free housing is accessible, affordable housing for very low-income adults with physical disabilities, in twenty buildings in communities throughout Minnesota.
Last Update
02/05/2026
Providing organization
National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc. (NHHI, Inc.)