Lamplighter Manor, Inc. PB Section 8 Detroit Lakes, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lamplighter Manor, Inc. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit Lakes, MN with 58 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average.
58
total units
91%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1425 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,753/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,753/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lamplighter Manor, Inc.
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 1425 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes; 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lamplighter Manor, Inc. 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 Lamplighter Manor, Inc.?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 Lamplighter Manor, Inc.?
Contact the management office at 1425 Madison Ave in Detroit Lakes. 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.