Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Owatonna, MN
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Owatonna with roughly 575 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $568 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Owatonna
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Owatonna
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedardale Place A/k/a Cedardale Sou PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Cedardale Place A/k/a Cedardale South LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $455 | — |
| Parkview Heights Townhouses PB Section 8 | 48 | $568 | — |
| Eastgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Northgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Willow Run Townhomes Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| North Court LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Maple Trails Apartments §202 Senior | 25 | $349 | — |
| Cedar Run Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Run Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cedardale North Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Cedardale West Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Kay Knutson Apartments §811 | 14 | $487 | — |
| Lincoln Square - Owatonna PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Owatonna (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedardale Place A/k/a Cedardale Sou PB Section 8 | 98 | $423 | — |
| Ivanhoe Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $455 | — |
| Parkview Heights Townhouses PB Section 8 | 48 | $568 | — |
| Eastgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Northgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Lincoln Square - Owatonna PB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Owatonna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedardale Place A/k/a Cedardale South LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Willow Run Townhomes Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| North Court LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Cedar Run Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Run Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cedardale North Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Cedardale West Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Steele County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Steele County: studio $787, 1-BR $870, 2-BR $1,142, 3-BR $1,549, 4-BR $1,816.
Full FMR table for Steele County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Owatonna
- 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.