Red Wing Public Housing Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of April 2025. The waiting list was last open in February 2025 and remains closed.

Joshua Cappell

Analysis by Joshua Cappell

Last Updated: April, 11th 2025

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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Red Wing, Minnesota.

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The waiting list for Public Housing in Red Wing, Minnesota, managed by the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority, closed on February 1, 2025. Applications are no longer being accepted. Keep an eye out for future openings and other housing opportunities.

Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Red Wing Public Housing Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides affordable housing for up to 288 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Red Wing, Minnesota.

What should I do after applying to the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

Who lives in Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

At the start of 2024, Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority was managing 119 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 115 units occupied. This represents 97% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 176 people living in Public Housing units managed by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 115 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 12 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 15 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 13 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Are there any Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 97% of its units occupied by households with 3% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing tenant households is $22,142 The average annual income per person is $14,594 The average Public Housing household annual income is 29% of the local Area Median Income.

What is the source of income for Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 24 (20%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 2 (2%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 93 (78%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $411 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $4,932.

How much does the average Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $508 per month or $6,096 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $58,420 per month, which is $701,040 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $136 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What is the race and ethnicity of Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing households?

9% of Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 3 3%
25-50/td> 36 31%
51-61 16 14%
62-84 48 42%
85 or Older 12 10%
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