Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site Public Housing Mankato, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site is a Public Housing community in Mankato, MN with 130 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $458/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
130
total units
95%
occupancy
$458
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Hope St, Mankato, MN 56001 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,683/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,761/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 75% |
How to apply at Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 900 Hope 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 (~$458/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 3.4 km |
| Cb Mankota Housing Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mankota | 3.4 km |
| Halter Villa Iii LIHTC | Marshall | 3.4 km |
| Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 3.4 km |
| North Mankato Hra Public Housing | North Mankato | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site?
Residents report average rents near $458/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 Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site?
Contact the management office at 900 Hope 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.