Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Rochester, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rochester, MN with 105 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
105
total units
99%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 1st Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,524/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,048/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Central Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 200 1st Ave NW, Rochester; 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Cascade Creek Apartments LIHTC | Rochester | 0.8 km |
| Flats on 4th LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.1 km |
| Village on 3rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.1 km |
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| Washington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.7 km |
| Washington Village East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.7 km |
| Public Housing Public Housing | Rochester | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Central Towers?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 Central Towers?
Contact the management office at 200 1st Ave NW in Rochester. 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.