Public Housing
House & Apartment Rentals
Public Housing units are income-based (subsidized) and are not eligible for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rent assistance. Assistance remains with the unit and does not transfer with the tenant when they move. Eligible tenants pay an affordable rent based on 30% of their adjusted gross income.
See current vacancies below
Public Housing Locations
The Public Housing Service Area Includes:
Kittson County:
Hallock - 3 bedroom houses
Kennedy - 3 bedroom houses
Lake Bronson - 3 bedroom houses
Lancaster - 3 bedroom houses
Marshall County:
Middle River - 1 bedroom apartments
Newfolden - 3 bedroom houses
Oslo - 3 bedroom houses
Pennington County:
St. Hilaire - 3 bedroom houses
Polk County:
Erskine - 3 bedroom houses
Fertile - 1 bedroom apartments & 3 bedroom houses
Fisher - 1 bedroom apartments
Fosston - 1 bedroom apartments
Roseau County:
Badger - 1 bedroom apartments
3 Bedroom Homes
The Housing Authority owns 24 three-bedroom homes, located in Climax, Erskine, Fertile, Hallock, Kennedy, Lake Bronson, Lancaster, Newfolden, Oslo and St. Hilaire.
Tenants pay 30% of their household adjusted gross income towards rent and utilities, minus heat. There is a flat or maximum monthly rent set annually for each of the 10 locations.
Please note: A one person household does not qualify for a 3-bedroom house.
Current Vacancies:
1 Bedroom Apartments
The HRA owns five multi-family buildings, located in Badger Creek-Badger, Sunshine Court-Fertile, Prairie View-Fisher, Evergreen-Fosston, and Royal Manor-Middle River. Each of the 79 units is a one-level, one-bedroom apartment. Accommodations include a spacious community room with a complete kitchen and dining area, laundry room, restroom near the community room, security entrance and outdoor patio space.
Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent. There is a flat or maximum monthly rent set annually for each of the 5 locations. All utilities are paid by the HRA minus small fees should tenants choose to have an additional freezer, air conditioner unit, or plug-in for a vehicle during winter months.
Current Vacancies:
Royal Manor - Middle River, MN
Evergreen - Fosston, MN
Prairie View- Fisher, MN
Badger Creek- Badger, MN
Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
The ACOP is a written master rule book created by a Public Housing Authority (PHA) that details the rules, procedures, and policies for managing its public housing program in compliance with U.S. Department of housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.
Below are links for Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA’s ACOP.
PH ACOP Glossary PH ACOP Chapter 8
PH ACOP Table of Contents PH ACOP Chapter 9
PH ACOP Chapter 1 PH ACOP Chapter 10
PH ACOP Chapter 2 PH ACOP Chapter 11
PH ACOP Chapter 3 PH ACOP Chapter 12
PH ACOP Chapter 4 PH ACOP Chapter 13
PH ACOP Chapter 5 PH ACOP Chapter 14
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