Northern Lights Apartments §811 Brainerd, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northern Lights Apartments is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Brainerd, MN with 25 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $349/month on average.
25
total units
92%
occupancy
$349
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 D St NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,681/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,919/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Northern Lights Apartments
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 511 D St NE, Brainerd; 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 (~$349/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Court LIHTC | Baxter | 6 km |
| White Oak Estates of Baxter Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 6.7 km |
| Sprucewood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 8.4 km |
| Grand Oaks Court Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 8.4 km |
| Grand Oaks Townhomes LIHTC | Baxter | 8.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northern Lights Apartments have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Northern Lights Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $349/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 Northern Lights Apartments?
Contact the management office at 511 D St NE in Brainerd. 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.