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There are 134 low-income apartments in Detroit Lakes that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 361 low-income homes in Detroit Lakes where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $319 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 2nd, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Detroit Lakes Minnesota | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Becker County Economic Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes features 361 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
There are 134 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Detroit Lakes.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Detroit Lakes landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Detroit Lakes.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $779 and $952.
2023 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $578 | $681 | $865 | $1,178 | $1,317 |
| Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $520 to $636 | $613 to $749 | $779 to $952 | $1,060 to $1,296 | $1,185 to $1,449 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Detroit Lakes, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 495 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 361 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 38.42% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.95 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Median Household Income | $38,627 ±$4,890 |
| Median Rent | $712 ±$71 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.53% ± 7.71pp |
| Total Population | 8,897 |
Population and Household Demographics
Detroit Lakes is a city in Becker County, Minnesota with a population of 8,897. There are 4,045 households in the city with an average household size of 2.11 persons. 38.42% of households in Detroit Lakes are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Detroit Lakes
The median gross income for households in Detroit Lakes is $38,627 a year, or $3,219 a month. The median rent for the city is $712 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Detroit Lakes, a household making less than $2,373 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.53% of households who rent are overburdened in Detroit Lakes.
Area Median Income In Detroit Lakes
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Detroit Lakes, the AMI is calculated from all households within Becker County.
In Detroit Lakes, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $90,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Detroit Lakes
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Detroit Lakes
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Detroit Lakes AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,550 | $21,200 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Detroit Lakes AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,900 | $35,300 | $39,700 | $44,100 | $47,650 | $51,200 | $54,700 | $58,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Detroit Lakes AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$49,400 | $56,450 | $63,500 | $70,550 | $76,200 | $81,850 | $87,500 | $93,150 |
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