Etna Woods PB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Etna Woods is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Paul, MN with 20 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.
20
total units
75%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1216 Clarence St, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,153/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,926/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 32% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Etna Woods
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1216 Clarence St, Saint Paul; 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 (~$402/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Etna Woods have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Etna Woods?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Etna Woods?
Contact the management office at 1216 Clarence St in Saint Paul. 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.