How many low income apartments are in Thief River Falls, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Thief River Falls with approximately 333 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Thief River Falls?

Tenant-paid rents in Thief River Falls's assisted buildings typically range from about $398 to $436 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 Thief River Falls?

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 Thief River Falls?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Pennington County: about $855/mo for one-bedroom and $1,122/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thief River Falls, MN

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thief River Falls with roughly 333 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $398 to $436 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

333

subsidized units

$417

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Thief River Falls

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thief River Falls

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Northland Village LIHTC	87	—	—
Thief River Falls Hra Public Housing	76	$436	13 mo
Riverside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	66	$398	—
Greenwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Pioneer Court LIHTC	24	—	—
River Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Sherwood Park Townhomes LIHTC	18	—	—
Southwood Park Townhomes LIHTC	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Thief River Falls (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
Riverside Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	66	$398	—
Greenwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
River Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Thief River Falls

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
Thief River Falls Hra Public Housing	76	$436	13 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Thief River Falls

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
Northland Village LIHTC	87	—	—
Pioneer Court LIHTC	24	—	—
Sherwood Park Townhomes LIHTC	18	—	—
Southwood Park Townhomes LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Pennington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pennington County: studio $774, 1-BR $855, 2-BR $1,122, 3-BR $1,496, 4-BR $1,631.

Full FMR table for Pennington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Thief River Falls

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.