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Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Low-Rent Public Housing

59039 220th St, 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
https://mowerhra.org

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

Fees

30% of income

Service area

Mower County, MN

Other Information

Housing Unit Types

1 bedroom unit
3 or more bedroom unit
2 bedroom unit

Specialization

People with low income
Older adults
Disabilities
Adults with disabilities

Description

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 Low-income housing requiring payment of 30% of income Senior and Disabled Housing options offer one-level living along with walk in showers

Last Update

01/16/2026

Providing organization

Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority