Gus Johnson Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Mankato, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gus Johnson Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mankato, MN with 108 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average.
108
total units
96%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 413 N 4th St, Mankato, MN 56001 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,828/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,063/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Gus Johnson Plaza
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 413 N 4th St, Mankato; 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 (~$386/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mankato Hra Public Housing | North Mankato | 1.7 km |
| Cb Mankota Housing Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mankota | 2.2 km |
| Dublin Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 2.5 km |
| Colony Apartments LIHTC | North Mankato | 3.4 km |
| Rosa Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 3.7 km |
| Halter Villa Iii LIHTC | Marshall | 3.7 km |
| Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gus Johnson Plaza 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 Gus Johnson Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 Gus Johnson Plaza?
Contact the management office at 413 N 4th St in Mankato. 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.