Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brainerd, MN
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brainerd with roughly 536 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $440 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Brainerd
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brainerd
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Apartments Public Housing | 203 | $399 | 6 mo |
| Mississippi Terrace PB Section 8 | 113 | $390 | — |
| Oak Crest Manor LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Timberland Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Franklin Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Northern Lights Apartments §811 | 25 | $349 | — |
| College Drive Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | $440 | — |
| Ridgeview Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Trail Ridge Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Trail Ridge LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brainerd (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Terrace PB Section 8 | 113 | $390 | — |
| Franklin Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| College Drive Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | $440 | — |
Public housing developments in Brainerd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Apartments Public Housing | 203 | $399 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brainerd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Manor LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Timberland Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Trail Ridge Ii LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Trail Ridge LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Crow Wing County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Crow Wing County: studio $772, 1-BR $854, 2-BR $1,120, 3-BR $1,345, 4-BR $1,569.
Full FMR table for Crow Wing County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brainerd
- 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
- Baxter, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.