How many low income apartments are in New Ulm, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in New Ulm with approximately 246 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in New Ulm?

Tenant-paid rents in New Ulm's assisted buildings typically range from about $392 to $443 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 New Ulm?

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 New Ulm?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Brown County: about $742/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Ulm, MN

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Ulm with roughly 246 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $392 to $443 per month. Median reported wait: about 66 months.

assisted properties

246

subsidized units

$418

typical rent

66 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in New Ulm

Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Ulm

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Linderhof Park Apartments PB Section 8	56	—	—
Broadway Haus/scattered Public Housing	50	$443	66 mo
New Ulm School Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
St. Michael's LIHTCPB Section 8	30	$392	—
River View Estates LIHTC	24	—	—
Highland Homes Aka Sunset Apts PB Section 8	21	—	—
Oak View Apartments §202 Senior	16	$399	—

Section 8 apartments in New Ulm (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
Linderhof Park Apartments PB Section 8	56	—	—
New Ulm School Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
St. Michael's LIHTCPB Section 8	30	$392	—
Highland Homes Aka Sunset Apts PB Section 8	21	—	—

Public housing developments in New Ulm

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
Broadway Haus/scattered Public Housing	50	$443	66 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Ulm

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
River View Estates LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Brown County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Brown County: studio $671, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,177, 4-BR $1,609.

Full FMR table for Brown County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in New Ulm

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.