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Housing Choice Vouchers - Section 8 - Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority

308 2nd Avenue NE, Austin, MN 55912

Open to all households who meet housing choice voucher program low income requirements
Application/registration form background check credit check driver's license landlord verification proof of household income Social Security card/number
- Office: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Application forms by appointment only: 4 pm - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Call; email; walk in

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Mower County, MN

Description

Designed to assist low-income families with their monthly rent payments. Provides for a rent subsidy to be paid to the owner of a rental unit on behalf of the eligible family. Family will pay approximately 30% of its monthly income for rent, and Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority will make up the difference to the approved payment standard. Rent is to include maintenance and utility services. Note: Only families eligible to receive Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) assistance are eligible for the homeownership option, must be first-time home buyers, and complete a homeownership counseling program. Call or visit the website for more information.

Last assured

08/08/2025

Providing organization

Austin Housing and Redevelopment Authority

City housing and redevelopment authority

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