Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Fargo, ND
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Fargo with roughly 843 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $322 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in West Fargo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Fargo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdale Manor Public Housing | 111 | $322 | 11 mo |
| Monterey Apartments LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Brighton Place Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sierra Townhomes LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Commons at 45th I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Heritage Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Rattenborg Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Charleston Ii Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Dakota Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Grace Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Harper Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Sheyenne Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Preserve Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Charleston Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Foxboro Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Commons at 45th Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Rattenborg Estates LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Serenity Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Sheyenne Square Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Fargo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commons at 45th I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Heritage Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Charleston Ii Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Dakota Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Grace Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Harper Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Sheyenne Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Preserve Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Charleston Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie Park Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in West Fargo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdale Manor Public Housing | 111 | $322 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Fargo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Apartments LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Brighton Place Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sierra Townhomes LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Rattenborg Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Prairie West Apts Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Rattenborg Estates LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cass County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cass County: studio $768, 1-BR $917, 2-BR $1,112, 3-BR $1,547, 4-BR $1,865.
Full FMR table for Cass County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Fargo
- 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
- Fargo, ND
- Grand Forks, ND
- Bismarck, ND
- Minot, ND
- Devils Lake, ND
- Dickinson, ND
- Fort Yates, ND
- Williston, ND
- Jamestown, ND
- Wahpeton, ND
- Belcourt, ND
- Mandan, ND
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.