Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bemidji, MN
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bemidji with roughly 548 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $426 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bemidji
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bemidji
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Apartments Public Housing | 120 | $426 | 9 mo |
| Red Pine Estates PB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Park Place of Bemidji LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Delton Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 57 | $370 | — |
| Baker Housing PB Section 8 | 49 | $419 | — |
| Northern Star Community LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Conifer Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kestrel Pines Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Court Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Court Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Carter Place LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Pine Tree Estates PB Section 8 | 12 | $355 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bemidji (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Pine Estates PB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Park Place of Bemidji LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Delton Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 57 | $370 | — |
| Baker Housing PB Section 8 | 49 | $419 | — |
| Conifer Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Tree Estates PB Section 8 | 12 | $355 | — |
Public housing developments in Bemidji
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Apartments Public Housing | 120 | $426 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bemidji
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Star Community LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Kestrel Pines Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Court Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ridgeway Court Iv LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Carter Place LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Beltrami County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Beltrami County: studio $870, 1-BR $876, 2-BR $1,135, 3-BR $1,361, 4-BR $1,715.
Full FMR table for Beltrami County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bemidji
- 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
- Blackduck, MN
- Red Lake, MN
- Redby, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.