Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Grand Forks, ND
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Grand Forks with roughly 1,588 assisted units — including 26 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $202 to $425 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Grand Forks
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Grand Forks
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Portfolio LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Chom - Cherry Heights and Oak Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $210 | — |
| Amberwood Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Columbia Square South PB Section 8 | 67 | $252 | — |
| Grand Forks Homes - Lagrave Place PB Section 8 | 66 | $254 | — |
| Continental Homes PB Section 8 | 64 | $202 | — |
| Emerald Square PB Section 8 | 61 | $323 | — |
| Dakota@55th LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| West Gate Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Columbia Square East PB Section 8 | 54 | $306 | — |
| Homestead Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $365 | — |
| Cottages of Grand Forks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dakota Square Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Suites of Grand Forks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Alcott Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Lagrave on First LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Aurora LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Jackson Flats Community LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Ryan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $303 | — |
| The Current LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Riverside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Winterland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $285 | — |
| Cherrywood Village §202 Senior | 30 | $425 | — |
| St. Annes PB Section 8 | 30 | $326 | — |
| Care Coop PB Section 8 | 24 | $244 | — |
| Faith and Hope Homes PB Section 8 | 24 | $378 | — |
| Primrose Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Southview I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Southview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Southview Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Winterland I Apartments LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Linden Place Apartments §811 | 14 | $331 | — |
| Harvest Homes §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Harvest Lodge §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Columbia Place §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Grand Forks (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chom - Cherry Heights and Oak Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $210 | — |
| Amberwood Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Columbia Square South PB Section 8 | 67 | $252 | — |
| Grand Forks Homes - Lagrave Place PB Section 8 | 66 | $254 | — |
| Continental Homes PB Section 8 | 64 | $202 | — |
| Emerald Square PB Section 8 | 61 | $323 | — |
| West Gate Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Columbia Square East PB Section 8 | 54 | $306 | — |
| Homestead Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $365 | — |
| Cottages of Grand Forks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dakota Square Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Suites of Grand Forks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Alcott Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Lagrave on First LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Aurora LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Grand Forks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Portfolio LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Dakota@55th LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Jackson Flats Community LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Winterland I Apartments LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Grand Forks County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Grand Forks County: studio $863, 1-BR $868, 2-BR $1,089, 3-BR $1,515, 4-BR $1,827.
Full FMR table for Grand Forks County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Grand Forks
- 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
- Fargo, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Minot, ND
- West Fargo, ND
- Devils Lake, ND
- Dickinson, ND
- Fort Yates, ND
- Williston, ND
- Jamestown, ND
- Wahpeton, ND
- Belcourt, ND
- Mandan, ND
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.