Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Duluth, MN
There are 56 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Duluth with roughly 2,537 assisted units — including 36 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $160 to $690 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
56
assisted properties
2,537
subsidized units
$425
typical rent
5 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Duluth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Duluth
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Apts PB Section 8 | 387 | $292 | — |
| Lenox Place PB Section 8 | 152 | $369 | — |
| Greysolon Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $372 | — |
| Pennel Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $411 | — |
| The Village at Matterhorn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Spirit Lake Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $393 | — |
| New San Marco Apartments LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Heritage Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts. PB Section 8 | 60 | $465 | — |
| Woodland Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $471 | — |
| Garfield Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Scattered Site-fmh Public Housing | 46 | $690 | 44 mo |
| Lakeland Shores Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $424 | — |
| Munger Terrace PB Section 8 | 45 | $373 | — |
| Munger Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Harbor View Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Hillside/steve Oneil Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Irving School Apartment Homes LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Applewood West and Fairmont Apts PB Section 8 | 42 | $528 | — |
| Decker Dwelling LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Harbor Highlands Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Fire House #1 Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| St Ann's Home PB Section 8 | 40 | $326 | — |
| Memorial Park Apartments Ii LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Victory Apartments PB Section 8 | 39 | $415 | — |
| Washington Studios LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Harbor Highlands Phase Iv LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Kingsley Heights Apts PB Section 8 | 34 | $161 | — |
| New Apollo Apartments LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Village at Matterhorn Public Housing | 30 | $615 | — |
| Gimaajii-mino-bimaadiziyaan LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Westgate Townhomes LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Endion School Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $282 | — |
| Francis Skinner Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $160 | — |
| Morgan Park Townhouses PB Section 8 | 24 | $629 | — |
| Pine Grove Apartments §811 | 24 | $361 | — |
| Superior View Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Superior View Apartments §811 | 24 | $405 | — |
| Mesaba Villas South PB Section 8 | 21 | $399 | — |
| Windwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | $355 | — |
| Burke Apartments §811 | 20 | $351 | — |
| Renaissance at East Hillside LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Superior View - Henry Court PB Section 8 | 19 | $400 | — |
| Redruth Valley PB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Redruth Valley §811 | 18 | $347 | — |
| Harbor View Phase Ii Public Housing | 17 | $431 | 5 mo |
| Buckingham Green Apartments LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Village Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 16 | $578 | 5 mo |
| Harbor View Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 15 | $428 | 15 mo |
| Harbor View Phase Iv Public Housing | 15 | $598 | 1 mo |
| Northfield Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $325 | — |
| Harbor View Phase I Public Housing | 11 | — | — |
| Superior View - Moses Residence PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Francis Skinner Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Gateway Tower LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Duluth (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Apts PB Section 8 | 387 | $292 | — |
| Lenox Place PB Section 8 | 152 | $369 | — |
| Greysolon Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $372 | — |
| Pennel Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $411 | — |
| The Village at Matterhorn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Spirit Lake Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $393 | — |
| Heritage Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts. PB Section 8 | 60 | $465 | — |
| Woodland Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $471 | — |
| Garfield Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Lakeland Shores Apts. PB Section 8 | 45 | $424 | — |
| Munger Terrace PB Section 8 | 45 | $373 | — |
| Munger Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Harbor View Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Duluth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site-fmh Public Housing | 46 | $690 | 44 mo |
| Village at Matterhorn Public Housing | 30 | $615 | — |
| Harbor View Phase Ii Public Housing | 17 | $431 | 5 mo |
| Harbor View Phase Iv Public Housing | 15 | $598 | 1 mo |
| Harbor View Phase I Public Housing | 11 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Duluth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New San Marco Apartments LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Irving School Apartment Homes LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Memorial Park Apartments Ii LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Washington Studios LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Harbor Highlands Phase Iv LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| New Apollo Apartments LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Gimaajii-mino-bimaadiziyaan LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Westgate Townhomes LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Renaissance at East Hillside LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Buckingham Green Apartments LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Louis County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Louis County: studio $849, 1-BR $978, 2-BR $1,232, 3-BR $1,689, 4-BR $2,067.
Full FMR table for St. Louis County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Duluth
- 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
- Chisholm, MN
- Ely, MN
- Eveleth, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Virginia, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.