How many low income apartments are in Litchfield, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Litchfield with approximately 118 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Litchfield?

Tenant-paid rents in Litchfield's assisted buildings typically range from about $386 to $414 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 Litchfield?

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 Litchfield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Meeker County: about $854/mo for one-bedroom and $997/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Litchfield, MN

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Litchfield with roughly 118 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $386 to $414 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

118

subsidized units

$400

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Litchfield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Litchfield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lincoln Apartments Public Housing	60	$414	3 mo
Edgewood Townhomes PB Section 8	30	$386	—
Terraceview Townhomes LIHTC	22	—	—
Gloria Dei Manor/ Augustana Luth Hm PB Section 8	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Litchfield (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
Edgewood Townhomes PB Section 8	30	$386	—
Gloria Dei Manor/ Augustana Luth Hm PB Section 8	6	—	—

Public housing developments in Litchfield

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
Lincoln Apartments Public Housing	60	$414	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Litchfield

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
Terraceview Townhomes LIHTC	22	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Meeker County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Meeker County: studio $687, 1-BR $854, 2-BR $997, 3-BR $1,387, 4-BR $1,407.

Full FMR table for Meeker County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Litchfield

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.