Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elk River, MN
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elk River with roughly 641 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $480 to $554 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Elk River
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elk River
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 103 | $480 | — |
| Dove Tree Apartments LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Elk Ridge Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Angel Ridge §202 Senior | 53 | $502 | — |
| Coachman Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| The Depot at Elk River Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Hillside Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Dove Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Elk Ridge Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Jackson Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Lanesboro Heights PB Section 8 | 30 | $554 | — |
| Auburn Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Elk Terrace LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elk River (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 103 | $480 | — |
| Elk Ridge Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Coachman Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| The Depot at Elk River Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Hillside Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Dove Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Jackson Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Lanesboro Heights PB Section 8 | 30 | $554 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elk River
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Tree Apartments LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Elk Ridge Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Auburn Place Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Elk Terrace LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sherburne County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sherburne County: studio $1,242, 1-BR $1,405, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,262, 4-BR $2,531.
Full FMR table for Sherburne County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elk River
- 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
- Big Lake, MN
- Zimmerman, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
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- Rochester, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.