Raintree West PB Section 8 Mountain Iron, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Raintree West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mountain Iron, MN with 115 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
115
total units
80%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8517A Raintree Dr, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,986/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,949/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Raintree West
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 8517A Raintree Dr, Mountain Iron; 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 (~$376/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Mill Court/ss Duplexes Public Housing | Virginia | 2.5 km |
| Ivy Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Virginia | 3.4 km |
| Virginia Rotary Apartments PB Section 8 | Virginia | 3.5 km |
| Alice Nettel Tower PB Section 8 | Virginia | 4.3 km |
| Columbia Apts/rouchleau Apts Public Housing | Virginia | 4.3 km |
| Birchwood East PB Section 8 | Virginia | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mountain Iron
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Raintree West have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Raintree West?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Raintree West?
Contact the management office at 8517A Raintree Dr in Mountain Iron. 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.