Public Housing Public Housing Rochester, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Public Housing is a Public Housing community in Rochester, MN with 90 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $476/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
90
total units
97%
occupancy
$476
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1716 8 1/2 St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,964/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,288/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Public Housing
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 1716 8 1/2 St SE, Rochester; 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 (~$476/mo average here).
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- Eastridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homestead Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester 202 §202 Senior | Rochester | 1.7 km |
| Rochester Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 1.7 km |
| Flats on 4th LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 2 km |
| Village on 3rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 2 km |
| Newbridge PB Section 8 | Rochester | 2 km |
| Castleview Apartments LIHTC | Rochester | 2 km |
| 1st Avenue Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 2.8 km |
| Oakridge Apartments PB Section 8 | Rochester | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Public Housing 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 Public Housing?
Residents report average rents near $476/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 Public Housing?
Contact the management office at 1716 8 1/2 St SE in Rochester. 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.