Mankato Housing and Economic Development Authority
Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Housing Choice Voucher
DESCRIPTION: Government-funded program (also known as Section 8 vouchers) that provides rental assistance to eligible seniors, singles, families, and persons with disabilities to secure affordable housing. This Housing Authority agency accepts applications to the program and issues the vouchers to qualified applicants. This agency also makes the approved rental subsidy payment to the landlord. Participants will pay approximately 30% of their income for rent and are able to take the voucher with them if they move. Additional information can be found [on the HousingLink website](https://www.housinglink.org/SubsidizedHousing).
Last Update
05/16/2025
Physical Address
10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN 56001
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Application process
Contact the Housing Authority where you want to live to get on a Section 8 Voucher waiting list. Waiting lists for vouchers are often long or closed. If you have trouble reaching the Housing Authority, you may also contact the local Housing and Urban Development Field Office: Minneapolis Field Office 212 Third Avenue South, Suite 150 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 370-3135 Fax: (612) 370-3218 TTY: (612) 370-3186
Eligibility
Housing Choice Vouchers are 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. Applicants must meet [Income guidelines](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html) set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Agency info
Mankato Housing and Economic Development Authority