How many low income apartments are in Northfield, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Northfield with approximately 633 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Northfield?

Tenant-paid rents in Northfield's assisted buildings typically range from about $258 to $495 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 Northfield?

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 Northfield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rice County: about $905/mo for one-bedroom and $1,187/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Northfield, MN

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Northfield with roughly 633 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $258 to $495 per month.

assisted properties

633

subsidized units

$377

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Northfield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Northfield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Summerfield Apartments LIHTC	112	—	—
Greenvale Place PB Section 8	96	$258	—
Three Links Apartments PB Section 8	82	$443	—
Northfield Manor PB Section 8	64	$458	—
Jefferson Square LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$495	—
North - South Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Parkway Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—
Spring Creek Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Wellstone Commons §202 Senior	29	$454	—
Spring Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Koester Court Iv LIHTC	25	—	—
Halter Woods Ii LIHTC	20	—	—
Park Ridge Apartments §202 Senior	20	$439	—

Section 8 apartments in Northfield (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
Greenvale Place PB Section 8	96	$258	—
Three Links Apartments PB Section 8	82	$443	—
Northfield Manor PB Section 8	64	$458	—
Jefferson Square LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$495	—
North - South Oak Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Spring Creek Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Spring Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Northfield

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
Summerfield Apartments LIHTC	112	—	—
Parkway Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—
Koester Court Iv LIHTC	25	—	—
Halter Woods Ii LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rice County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rice County: studio $899, 1-BR $905, 2-BR $1,187, 3-BR $1,534, 4-BR $1,991.

Full FMR table for Rice County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Northfield

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.