How many low income apartments are in Winona, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Winona with approximately 697 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Winona?

Tenant-paid rents in Winona's assisted buildings typically range from about $314 to $522 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 Winona?

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 Winona?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Winona County: about $868/mo for one-bedroom and $1,066/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Winona, MN

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Winona with roughly 697 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $522 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

697

subsidized units

$418

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Winona

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Winona

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Maplewood Townhomes Public Housing	221	$378	9 mo
Winhaven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	118	$398	—
Washington Crossing LIHTC	62	—	—
Morningside Terrace / Bluff View Flats LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Winona Arms PB Section 8	49	$370	—
Pleasant Valley Apartments LIHTC	46	—	—
Morningside Terrace / Bluff View Fl PB Section 8	44	$314	—
Belleview East Public Housing	40	$464	11 mo
Schaffner Homes Public Housing	39	$364	5 mo
Iverson Court PB Section 8	24	$522	—

Section 8 apartments in Winona (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
Winhaven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	118	$398	—
Morningside Terrace / Bluff View Flats LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Winona Arms PB Section 8	49	$370	—
Morningside Terrace / Bluff View Fl PB Section 8	44	$314	—
Iverson Court PB Section 8	24	$522	—

Public housing developments in Winona

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
Maplewood Townhomes Public Housing	221	$378	9 mo
Belleview East Public Housing	40	$464	11 mo
Schaffner Homes Public Housing	39	$364	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Winona

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
Washington Crossing LIHTC	62	—	—
Pleasant Valley Apartments LIHTC	46	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Winona County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Winona County: studio $791, 1-BR $868, 2-BR $1,066, 3-BR $1,336, 4-BR $1,543.

Full FMR table for Winona County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Winona

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.