NW MN Multi-County HRA
205 Garfield Avenue
PO Box 128
Mentor, MN 56736
(218) 637-2431 | Phone
(218) 637-2433 | Fax
The HRA is a public non profit entity. All funds donated will be used in creating housing and community development opportunities and is 100% tax deductible!
Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall,
Norman, Pennington, Polk,
Red Lake, & Roseau
**Disclaimer: Please note that these units are not eligible for the Section 8 rent assistance program; however, eligible tenants enjoy paying 30% of their rent because these units are designated subsidized
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| 3 bedroom homes |
Tenants occupying these homes pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities (except heat). There is a maximum of rent set for each community per month. Heating costs are paid up to $1440 per year by the Housing Authority.
The Public Housing Program differs in that the HRA actually owns these rental units. Under this program, the tenant pays 30% of his or her adjusted gross income towards rent and utilities. The rental income is used to defray the maintenance and management costs of owning and operating the rental units. The funding to construct the public housing units is provided by HUD.
Currently, the HRA has 24 three-bedroom units that were built in 1979 in scattered sites.
Yes! I want to rent a 3 bedroom home! Download the application by clicking here!
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| 1 bedroom Apartments |
The Housing Authority owns five buildings all with one bedroom apartments in the following locations: Badger, Fertile, Fisher, Fosston and Middle River. All buildings are on one level with accommodations including a spacious community room with a complete kitchen and dining area, laundry room, rest room near community room and a security door system.
Tenants occupying these apartments pay 30% of their income for rent. There is a maximum of rent set for each community per month. All utilities are paid by the Housing Authority except small fees if occupant wishes to have an additional freezer in an apartment, air conditioner unit or plug-in for vehicle in winter months.
The Public Housing Program differs in that the HRA actually owns these rental units. Under this program, the tenant pays 30% of his or her adjusted gross income towards rent and utilities. The rental income is used to defray the maintenance and management costs of owning and operating the rental units. The funding to construct the public housing units is provided by HUD.
Currently, the HRA has 79 one-bedroom units built in 1980 and 1982 in five communities scattered across a five county area.
Yes! I want to rent a 1 bedroom apartment! Download the application by clicking here!
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| Maplewood Apartments |
Newly purchased by the HRA is this 8 apartment complex in Mentor. All units are
one bedroom and located on one level. Laundry facility on site. This building was just newly renovated. Rents are $475. Rental assistance accepted.
Yes! I want to rent an apartment at Maplewood Apartments! Download the application by clicking here!
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| Fosston Homes |
These units are 14 one and two bedroom duplexes in Fosston. Rents are $475 for the one bedroom and $520 for the two bedroom units. All utilities are included in the rent. All units are smoke free, have their own entrance and are located directly across the street from the city park.
Extensive rehab on these units was completed in November 2007. This property serves low and moderate income residents in the area. Rental assistance accepted.
Yes! I want to rent an apartment at Fosston Homes! Download the application by clicking here!
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| Otterkill Apartments |
Otterkill Apartments is a 40 unit three story apartment property located close to a park and golf course in Bagley, MN. Rental assistance is availalbe and income restrictions apply. Contact Greater Minnesota Management at 1-800-504-6093 for availability or more information. You may also view their website at www.gmmco.org.
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| Summerfield |
A total of 500 affordable one, two and three bedroom rental units located in 17 northwest Minnesota cities that offer competitive rents for well maintained and attractive properties. Please call Greater Minnesota Management at 1-800-504-6093 for costs and availability. You may also view their website at www.gmmco.org.
