The Commons at Penn

1823 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia

Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 Bath	-

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

The project will include one, two and three bedroom units. 75% of the units will be two and three bedroom units providing housing options for families with children.

Dave's Thoughts On The Commons at Penn

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests The Commons at Penn does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

The Commons at Penn Amenities

Community Room
Laundry Room

Units at The Commons at Penn

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	-	Call for Price^†
2 Bedroom (2/1)	-	Call for Price^†
3 Bedroom (3/1)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for The Commons at Penn

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$43,500 / year	$49,700 / year	$55,900 / year	$62,100 / year	$67,100 / year	$72,050 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$43,500 / year	$49,700 / year	$55,900 / year	$62,100 / year	$67,100 / year	$72,050 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$52,200 / year	$59,640 / year	$67,080 / year	$74,520 / year	$80,520 / year	$86,460 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for The Commons at Penn

Does The Commons at Penn have a waiting list?

The Commons at Penn probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at The Commons at Penn?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges The Commons at Penn?

The Commons at Penn is managed by Building Blocks headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

In addition to The Commons at Penn, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Minneapolis?

In addition to The Commons at Penn, we list 365 other affordable properties in Minneapolis. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 20859 affordable units in Minneapolis.

When was the The Commons at Penn listing last updated?

The Commons at Penn listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/09/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.