Calumet/taconite Public Housing Calumet, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Calumet/taconite is a Public Housing community in Calumet, MN with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Gary St, Calumet, MN 55716 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,396/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,519/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Calumet/taconite
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 900 Gary St, Calumet; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$433/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bois Forte Homes Ii LIHTC | Nett Lake | 1.1 km |
| Bois Forte Homes Ii LIHTC | Nett Lake | 1.1 km |
| Marble Housing Company PB Section 8 | Marble | 2 km |
| Marble Housing Company PB Section 8 | Marble | 2 km |
| Deering Manor PB Section 8 | Nashwauk | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Calumet
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Calumet/taconite have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Calumet/taconite?
Residents report average rents near $433/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Calumet/taconite?
Contact the management office at 900 Gary St in Calumet. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.