Sherman-forbes Housing PB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sherman-forbes Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Paul, MN with 104 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
104
total units
97%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 Exchange St S, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,461/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,581/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Sherman-forbes Housing
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 309 Exchange St S, Saint Paul; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Plaza LIHTC | Saint Paul | 0.8 km |
| Sherman Forbes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 0.8 km |
| Exchange Hi-rise PB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.1 km |
| Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.1 km |
| Higher Ground I Saint Paul LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.1 km |
| Central Towers, Inc. PB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.1 km |
| Press House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.4 km |
| Sibley Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sherman-forbes Housing 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 Sherman-forbes Housing?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Sherman-forbes Housing?
Contact the management office at 309 Exchange St S in Saint Paul. 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.