How many low income apartments are in Park Rapids, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Park Rapids with approximately 320 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Park Rapids?

Tenant-paid rents in Park Rapids's assisted buildings typically range from about $325 to $427 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 Park Rapids?

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 Park Rapids?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hubbard County: about $768/mo for one-bedroom and $1,008/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Park Rapids, MN

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Park Rapids with roughly 320 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 $325 to $427 per month. Median reported wait: about 39 months.

assisted properties

320

subsidized units

$376

typical rent

39 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Park Rapids

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Park Rapids

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Woodland Court Apartments PB Section 8	80	$421	—
River Heights Public Housing	68	$330	39 mo
Park Rapids Apartments PB Section 8	48	$325	—
Itasca Apts PB Section 8	32	$427	—
Parkview and Parkview Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Park Villa Apts §202 Senior	27	$427	—
Park Rapids Townhomes LIHTC	20	—	—
Regency LIHTC	15	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Park Rapids (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
Woodland Court Apartments PB Section 8	80	$421	—
Park Rapids Apartments PB Section 8	48	$325	—
Itasca Apts PB Section 8	32	$427	—
Parkview and Parkview Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—

Public housing developments in Park Rapids

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
River Heights Public Housing	68	$330	39 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Park Rapids

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
Park Rapids Townhomes LIHTC	20	—	—
Regency LIHTC	15	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hubbard County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hubbard County: studio $695, 1-BR $768, 2-BR $1,008, 3-BR $1,395, 4-BR $1,642.

Full FMR table for Hubbard County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Park Rapids

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.