Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Grand Rapids, MN
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Grand Rapids with roughly 530 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $373 to $425 per month. Median reported wait: about 40 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Grand Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Grand Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 411 Seventh Street Public Housing | 92 | $402 | 40 mo |
| Pine Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $419 | — |
| Grand Manor Ii - Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Crystal Lake Townhouses PB Section 8 | 48 | $425 | — |
| Grand Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Grand Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Grand Manor LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Woodland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Pokegama Square Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Aurora Heights PB Section 8 | 15 | $389 | — |
| Pokegama Hotel PB Section 8 | 14 | $373 | — |
| Aurora Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| River South PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Grand Rapids (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $419 | — |
| Grand Manor Ii - Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Crystal Lake Townhouses PB Section 8 | 48 | $425 | — |
| Grand Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Woodland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Aurora Heights PB Section 8 | 15 | $389 | — |
| Pokegama Hotel PB Section 8 | 14 | $373 | — |
| Aurora Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| River South PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Grand Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 411 Seventh Street Public Housing | 92 | $402 | 40 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Grand Rapids
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 Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Grand Manor LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Terrace Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pokegama Square Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Itasca County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Itasca County: studio $754, 1-BR $860, 2-BR $1,074, 3-BR $1,401, 4-BR $1,516.
Full FMR table for Itasca County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Grand Rapids
- 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.