Analysis by Lorena Bentley
Last Updated: April, 16th 2024
This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Redwing, Minnesota.
The Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority (RWHRA) is accepting Senior and Disabled Public Housing for 2-Bedroom Apartments for Jordan Towers Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of April 4, 2024, until further notice.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
There are four ways to apply while the waitlist is open:
It is not yet known how to submit the paper application after it is completed.
For more information, visit the RWHRA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the RWHRA apply page on April 16, 2024.
The application may be completed online at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/MN2766.
The application may be picked up in person at Red Wing HRA office, located at 428 West Fifth Street, Red Wing, MN 55066, from 9:00 am, until 3:30 pm CDT. Monday through Friday..
The application may be requested by phone at (651) 388-7571.
The application may be requested by fax at (651) 385-0551.
Jordon Towers II, 2-Bedroom has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Senior / Disabled Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Jordon Towers II, 2-Bedroom Senior / Disabled 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.
To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.
To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
To request an application by phone, you must call a phone number and ask for the housing authority to send you an application. The housing authority will offer at least one way to get an application, usually by mail, email, or fax. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
To request an application by fax, you must send a written letter by fax that asks the housing authority to send you an application. The housing authority will offer at least one way to get an application, usually by mail, email, or fax. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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% |
Preferences are not a requirement.
You should still consider applying to waiting lists with preferences you don't qualify for. There is still a chance to get housing.Shirley Toran says:
"Affordable Housing Online is very good at keeping me informed on new and future dates for waiting list applications."