How many low income apartments are in Lakeville, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Lakeville with approximately 423 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Lakeville?

Tenant-paid rents in Lakeville's assisted buildings typically range from about $381 to $862 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Lakeville?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Lakeville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dakota County: about $1,405/mo for one-bedroom and $1,709/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lakeville, MN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lakeville with roughly 423 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $862 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.

assisted properties

423

subsidized units

$622

typical rent

31 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Lakeville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lakeville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Portland N&s/biscayne Townhomes/office Public Housing	123	$862	31 mo
Lakeville Court LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Lakeville Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Meadowlark Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Prairie Crossing Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Keystone Crossing Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Cedar Valley Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Country Lane Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	29	—	—
Fairfield Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	24	$381	—

Section 8 apartments in Lakeville (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
Lakeville Court LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Lakeville Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Meadowlark Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Prairie Crossing Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Keystone Crossing Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Cedar Valley Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Country Lane Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	29	—	—
Fairfield Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	24	$381	—

Public housing developments in Lakeville

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
Portland N&s/biscayne Townhomes/office Public Housing	123	$862	31 mo

Voucher rent limits: Dakota County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dakota County: studio $1,242, 1-BR $1,405, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,262, 4-BR $2,531.

Full FMR table for Dakota County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Lakeville

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.