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Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Douglas County

Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Low-Rent Public Housing

1224 Nokomis St, Alexandria, MN, 56308

(320) 762-3849

Website

https://douglascountyhra.org/public-housing

Service Details

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.


Additional Information

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing - Scattered Site:
* Duplexes owned by Housing Authority with rent based on income
* Limited availability with locations scattered throughout Douglas County
* 14 scattered site family duplexes (28 apartments) in Alexandria, Osakis, Brandon, Evansville, Miltona and Kensington
- Two-, three-, and four-bedroom units


Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Douglas County 
    • Pope County 
  • Specialization
    • People with low income 

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.


Application Instructions

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


Area Served

Serving Douglas and Pope counties.


Home Repair Financial Assistance available for Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Pope, and Todd counties.


Bridges Rental Assistance serves Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties.


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (320) 762-3849

Last Update

10/9/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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