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Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Low-Rent Public Housing

308 2nd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912

Eligibility
Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. Your eligibility is based on: 1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you are eligible, the Housing Authority will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. Applicants must meet income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Check with your local office for specific income limits.
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Contact the Housing Authority where you want to live to apply for public housing. Waiting lists for public housing can often be long or closed. If you have trouble contacting the Housing Authority, contact the local Housing and Urban Development Field Office at: Minneapolis Field Office 212 Third Avenue South, Suite 150 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 370-3135 Fax: (612) 370-3218 TTY: (612) 370-3186
Site Service Area

City of Austin

Other Information

Housing Unit Types

  • 3 or more bedroom unit
  • 2 bedroom unit

Specialization

  • Older adults
  • People with low income
  • Disabilities
This agency manages and operates the local public affordable housing program to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for seniors. Additional information can be found online on the HousingLink website. MORE INFORMATION Pickett Place and Twin Towers Apartments: Low-income housing for elderly and disabled and persons meeting income guidelines. Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing - Scattered Site Various Locations throughout the city of Austin: The Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owns 56 family units - 2 bedroom duplexes, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom houses. These units are scattered throughout the city. Rent is based on 30% of the family's adjusted monthly income. The size of the unit is determined by the family's size. Each tenant pays for their own utilities, and is responsible for mowing the grass and snow removal from the sidewalks and driveways.
Last Update
04/17/2026
Providing organization
Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority