Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Worthington, MN
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Worthington with roughly 526 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $435 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Worthington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Worthington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Highrise Public Housing | 136 | $435 | 28 mo |
| Okabena Tower PB Section 8 | 60 | $302 | — |
| Viking Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $319 | — |
| Grand Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Nobles Square I - Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sunshine Apartments LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| New Castle Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Castlewood LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Stately Manor Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Court LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments §202 Senior | 18 | $389 | — |
| Windsor Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $432 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Worthington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okabena Tower PB Section 8 | 60 | $302 | — |
| Viking Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $319 | — |
| Grand Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Nobles Square I - Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| New Castle Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Windsor Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $432 | — |
Public housing developments in Worthington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Highrise Public Housing | 136 | $435 | 28 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Worthington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Apartments LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Castlewood LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Stately Manor Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Willow Court LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Nobles County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Nobles County: studio $723, 1-BR $799, 2-BR $1,049, 3-BR $1,294, 4-BR $1,389.
Full FMR table for Nobles County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Worthington
- 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
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Hibbing, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.