Mesaba Villas South PB Section 8 Duluth, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mesaba Villas South is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Duluth, MN with 21 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
21
total units
95%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,387/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,104/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Mesaba Villas South
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 726 W 2nd St, Duluth; 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Century Court Apartments LIHTC | Hutchinson | 0.8 km |
| Harbor View Phase Ii Public Housing | Duluth | 1.1 km |
| Garfield Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duluth | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Site-fmh Public Housing | Duluth | 1.4 km |
| Harbor View Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duluth | 1.4 km |
| Hillside/steve Oneil Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duluth | 1.4 km |
| Fire House #1 Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duluth | 1.4 km |
| St Ann's Home PB Section 8 | Duluth | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mesaba Villas South 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 Mesaba Villas South?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Mesaba Villas South?
Contact the management office at 726 W 2nd St in Duluth. 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.