Pickett Place Public Housing Austin, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pickett Place is a Public Housing community in Austin, MN with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $456/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$456
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,802/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,962/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Pickett Place
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 808 1st Dr NW, Austin; 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 (~$456/mo average here).
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- Prairie Sky Apartments §811
- St. Mark's Apts PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mower Co. Hra PB Section 8 | Brownsdale | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Austin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pickett Place 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 Pickett Place?
Residents report average rents near $456/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 Pickett Place?
Contact the management office at 808 1st Dr NW in Austin. 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.