Low Income & Subsidized Housing in White Bear Lake, MN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in White Bear Lake with roughly 531 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $428 to $480 per month.

9
assisted properties
531
subsidized units
$454
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in White Bear Lake

Complete directory of subsidized housing in White Bear Lake

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Manitou Ridge LIHTC 118
Washington Square PB Section 8 81$479
Cottages of White Bear Township LIHTCPB Section 8 60
Hoffman Place LIHTCPB Section 8 60
Century Hills PB Section 8 55$480
Century Hills Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 55
Willow Wood §202 Senior 45$428
East Metro Place Ii - Stabilization of East Metro LIHTCPB Section 8 35
Bear Run Townhomes LIHTC 22

Section 8 apartments in White Bear Lake (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Washington Square PB Section 8 81$479
Cottages of White Bear Township LIHTCPB Section 8 60
Hoffman Place LIHTCPB Section 8 60
Century Hills PB Section 8 55$480
Century Hills Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 55
East Metro Place Ii - Stabilization of East Metro LIHTCPB Section 8 35

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in White Bear Lake

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Manitou Ridge LIHTC 118
Bear Run Townhomes LIHTC 22

Voucher rent limits: Ramsey County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ramsey County: studio $1,242, 1-BR $1,405, 2-BR $1,709, 3-BR $2,262, 4-BR $2,531.

Full FMR table for Ramsey County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in White Bear Lake

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.