How many low income apartments are in Austin, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Austin with approximately 753 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Austin?

Tenant-paid rents in Austin's assisted buildings typically range from about $335 to $569 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Austin?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Austin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Mower County: about $799/mo for one-bedroom and $1,049/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Austin, MN

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Austin with roughly 753 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $335 to $569 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.

assisted properties

753

subsidized units

$452

typical rent

49 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Austin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Austin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Twin Towers Public Housing	205	$353	70 mo
Pickett Place Public Housing	100	$456	23 mo
Murphys Creek LIHTC	88	—	—
Mandolin Place Apartments LIHTC	72	—	—
Bremerton Townhomes PB Section 8	60	$335	—
Meadows West LIHTC	60	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	56	$569	49 mo
Fox Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Whittier Place Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—
Prairie Sky Apartments §811	24	$400	—
St. Mark's Apts PB Section 8	18	$385	—

Section 8 apartments in Austin (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bremerton Townhomes PB Section 8	60	$335	—
Fox Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
St. Mark's Apts PB Section 8	18	$385	—

Public housing developments in Austin

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Twin Towers Public Housing	205	$353	70 mo
Pickett Place Public Housing	100	$456	23 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	56	$569	49 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Austin

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Murphys Creek LIHTC	88	—	—
Mandolin Place Apartments LIHTC	72	—	—
Meadows West LIHTC	60	—	—
Whittier Place Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Mower County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mower County: studio $723, 1-BR $799, 2-BR $1,049, 3-BR $1,350, 4-BR $1,461.

Full FMR table for Mower County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Austin

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.