Dow Towers Public Housing Hopkins, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dow Towers is a Public Housing community in Hopkins, MN with 76 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
76
total units
99%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 5th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,138/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,321/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Dow Towers
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 22 5th Ave S, Hopkins; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hopkins
- Raspberry Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Raspberry Ridge Fka the Renaissance PB Section 8
- Hopkins Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oxford Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sonoma Apartments §811
- Fraser Hopkins Court §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bren Road Station LIHTC | Minnetonka | 2.2 km |
| Urban Park Apartments LIHTC | Saint Louis Park | 2.8 km |
| Menorah West PB Section 8 | Saint Louis Park | 2.8 km |
| Rise on 7th LIHTCPB Section 8 | St. Louis Park | 3.4 km |
| The Chase at Nine Mile Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minnetonka | 3.4 km |
| Tonka on the Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minnetonka | 3.4 km |
| Cedar Hills Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minnetonka | 3.4 km |
| Oak Park Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Louis Park | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hopkins
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dow Towers 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 Dow Towers?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Dow Towers?
Contact the management office at 22 5th Ave S in Hopkins. 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.