Prairie Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 Inver Grove Heights, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prairie Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Inver Grove Heights, MN with 40 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $621/month on average.
40
total units
88%
occupancy
$621
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6153 1/2 Carmen Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,818/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,682/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Prairie Estates
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 6153 1/2 Carmen Ave, Inver Grove Heights; 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 (~$621/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll Public Housing | South St Paul | 3.3 km |
| Nan Mckay Public Housing | South St Paul | 3.3 km |
| Clark Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Saint Paul | 3.4 km |
| Camber Hill PB Section 8 | South Saint Paul | 3.4 km |
| Red Rock Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newport | 3.4 km |
| Clark Place Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Saint Paul | 3.4 km |
| Red Rock Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Newport | 3.4 km |
| Red Rock Manor PB Section 8 | Newport | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Inver Grove Heights
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prairie Estates have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Prairie Estates?
Residents report average rents near $621/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 Prairie Estates?
Contact the management office at 6153 1/2 Carmen Ave in Inver Grove Heights. 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.