Subsidized Housing Programs
Our programs
The Mankato and Blue Earth County Economic Development Authorities provide two housing assistance programs.
The Section 8 Existing Housing Program allows participants to use existing rental housing in Mankato and in Blue Earth County. Participants are required to find their own housing, which must meet Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) minimum housing quality standards. As openings become available for the program, the first person on the waiting list is notified by letter and must come into the office for a briefing and to receive their applicable Voucher of Family Participation. Until this written notification occurs, applicants' names remain on the waiting list.
The Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARH) provides housing units owned by the Mankato or Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority. These units are located throughout Mankato, Eagle Lake, Lake Crystal, Madison Lake and Mapleton. One, two, three, four and five bedroom units are available. When a unit becomes vacant, the first person on the waiting list is notified.
Making an application
Housing assistance applicants are taken by appointment only. An appointment can be made by calling (507) 387-8636. Please bring copies of birth certificates or a photo ID and Social Security cards for everyone in your household. It is also necessary to provide names and addresses of former landlords. These are only used to obtain references for ARH. After screening is completed, applicants are notified of the eligibility status.
Who is eligible
| Low Income Individuals and Families |
| Blue Earth County Income Limits |
| Person(s) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Section 8 Limits |
$21,050 |
$24,100 |
$27,100 |
$30,100 |
$32,500 |
$34,900 |
$37,300 |
$39,750 |
| Affordable Rental Units |
$33,700 |
$38,500 |
$43,350 |
$48,150 |
$52,000 |
$55,850 |
$59,700 |
$63,500 |
Rent paid
Rents are based on total household income allowing for certain deductions. Generally, participants for both programs pay 30 percent of their adjusted income.
For more information, contact:
Mankato and Blue Earth County Housing Authorities
Intergovernmental Center
P.O. Box 3368
Mankato, MN 56002-3368
Phone: (507) 387-8636
Email: cdhse@city.mankato.mn.us