Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Moorhead, MN
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Moorhead with roughly 656 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $480 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Moorhead
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Moorhead
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Heights Public Housing | 148 | $316 | 10 mo |
| Park View Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | $322 | — |
| Village Green Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $480 | — |
| Eventide Living Center PB Section 8 | 46 | $384 | — |
| North Moorhead Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Bright Sky Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Fieldcrest Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $391 | — |
| Easten Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Eastwood LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Maple Court Townhomes LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Moorhead Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Prairie View Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Moorhead (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | $322 | — |
| Village Green Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $480 | — |
| Eventide Living Center PB Section 8 | 46 | $384 | — |
| North Moorhead Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Bright Sky Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Fieldcrest Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $391 | — |
| Easten Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Moorhead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Heights Public Housing | 148 | $316 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Moorhead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Maple Court Townhomes LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Moorhead Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Prairie View Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clay County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clay County: studio $768, 1-BR $917, 2-BR $1,112, 3-BR $1,547, 4-BR $1,865.
Full FMR table for Clay County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Moorhead
- 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.