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Mankato Housing and Economic Development Authority - Orness Plaza

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing

900 Hope St, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Public housing is for low-income households. Your eligibility is based on: * Annual gross income * Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability or as a family * 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. A Housing Authority may deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a harmful effect on other tenants or on the project's environment. You must meet income guidelines. Income limits are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Income guidelines can be found on the HUD website. Check with the property management for specific income limits. HUD sets the upper income limits at 80% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which you choose to live. Some housing is limited to people with very low income (50% of median income). Income limits vary from area to area so you may be eligible at one Housing Authority but not at another. The amount is adjusted each year and is based on family size. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To qualify for the Affordable Rental Program, applicants must meet income guidelines, have good rental references and pass a background check.
https://www.mankatomn.gov/residents/housing/public-housing

Application process

Call for more information. Some properties maintain waiting lists. There may be a long wait, or the waiting list may be closed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applications are available online. Applicants may apply for housing in Mankato, Eagle Lake, Madison Lake, Mapleton and Lake Crystal.

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN

Other Information

Housing Unit Types

1 bedroom unit
2 bedroom unit

Specialization

People with low income

Description

Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Mankato Housing and Economic Development Authority