Scattered Sites Public Housing Austin, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Austin, MN with 56 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $569/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 49 months.
56
total units
98%
occupancy
$569
avg resident rent
49 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1210 4th Ave SE, Austin, MN 55912 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,350/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,429/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 1210 4th Ave SE, 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 (~$569/mo average here).
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- Twin Towers Public Housing
- Pickett Place Public Housing
- Murphys Creek LIHTC
- Mandolin Place Apartments LIHTC
- Bremerton Townhomes PB Section 8
- Meadows West LIHTC
- Fox Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whittier Place Townhomes LIHTC
- 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 | 11.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Austin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $569/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 1210 4th Ave SE 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.