Russell Arms/benton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 Sauk Rapids, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Russell Arms/benton Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sauk Rapids, MN with 71 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
71
total units
96%
occupancy
$433
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 | 1217 1st Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,095/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,538/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Russell Arms/benton Heights
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 1217 1st Ave N, Sauk Rapids; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway a & B PB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2 km |
| Linden Grove Veteran Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2.4 km |
| Cedar Terrace PB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2.8 km |
| Empire Apartments Public Housing | Saint Cloud | 3.3 km |
| Germain Towers PB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 3.3 km |
| Wilson Apartments Public Housing | Saint Cloud | 3.4 km |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 3.4 km |
| H.o.p.e. on Ninth LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Russell Arms/benton Heights 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 Russell Arms/benton Heights?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Russell Arms/benton Heights?
Contact the management office at 1217 1st Ave N in Sauk Rapids. 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.