Becker County Economic Development Authority

This housing agency serves Becker County, Minnesota.

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Please note: The Becker County Economic Development Authority is managed by the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, and covers Becker County, MN, with the exception of Detroit Lakes, MN. Please click the link provided for information on that area. The Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families. Please note: The MMCDC does not offer a Public Housing program for senior/disabled households.The MMCDC offers 25 scattered site homes for families, ranging in size from 3 to 5 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply:

Request to have a pre-application mailed or emailed to you by calling (218) 846-7316 during normal office hours.
Visit the MMCDC to pick up a pre-application, located at 119 Graystone Plaza, Suite 100, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501, during normal office hours.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Please note: According to the MMCDC, the office requires a, "payment of a $25 nonrefundable application fee for each adult to cover the cost associated with the eligibility review.:Be sure to include copies of each household members Social Security Cards.The MMCD does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: Displaced by a federally declared disaster, and who are section 8 holders or Public Housing residing in another jurisdiction. or live and/or work in Becker County.For more information, visit the MMCDC website, or call the office at (218) 846-7316 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Becker County Economic Development Authority provides affordable housing for up to 99 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-5641

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Becker County Economic Development Authority?

Becker County Economic Development Authority serves 81 low-income households. The agency manages 77 Housing Choice Vouchers and 25 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Becker County Economic Development Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Becker County Economic Development Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Becker County Economic Development Authority households.

How many Becker County Economic Development Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 25 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Becker County Economic Development Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Becker County Economic Development Authority?

There are 66 female-headed renter households living in Becker County Economic Development Authority housing. Households headed by females are 82% of those served by the Becker County Economic Development Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Becker County Economic Development Authority renters?

Black	6
Native American	13
White	62
Hispanic	1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Becker County Economic Development Authority?

There are 17 households headed by seniors served by the Becker County Economic Development Authority. Senior households are 22% of households in Becker County Economic Development Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Becker County Economic Development Authority housing?

There are 16 persons with disabilities living in Becker County Economic Development Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Becker County Economic Development Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Becker County Economic Development Authority?

The Becker County Economic Development Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Becker County Economic Development Authority

Becker County Lrph

210 Wisconsin St, Callaway, Minnesota 56521