Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Detroit Lakes, MN
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Detroit Lakes with roughly 433 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $383 to $455 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Detroit Lakes
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Detroit Lakes
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Manor Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $399 | — |
| Pleasant View/scattered Public Housing | 91 | $455 | 13 mo |
| Lamplighter Manor, Inc. PB Section 8 | 58 | $383 | — |
| Richwood Heights LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Silver Birch Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Apex Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Marigold Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Union Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Graystone Annex LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Eleventh Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Barbara Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Detroit Lakes (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Manor Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $399 | — |
| Lamplighter Manor, Inc. PB Section 8 | 58 | $383 | — |
| Apex Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Detroit Lakes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View/scattered Public Housing | 91 | $455 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Detroit Lakes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwood Heights LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Silver Birch Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Marigold Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Union Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Graystone Annex LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Eleventh Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Barbara Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Becker County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Becker County: studio $708, 1-BR $783, 2-BR $1,027, 3-BR $1,341, 4-BR $1,474.
Full FMR table for Becker County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Detroit Lakes
- 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
- 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
- Hibbing, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.