Analysis by Ayat Elkarib
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Winona, Minnesota.
The Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority (WHRA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.
The WHRA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 11, 2023, until 350 applications were received.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:
This waiting list has the following preferences: Veteran; single elderly household; single disabled household; single displaced household; working 20 hours per week; live, work, or hired to work in Winona County; elderly and disabled families at Schaffner Homes and Valley View Tower (if there are no elderly or disabled households, this preference will be given to near-elderly households between the ages of 50 and 62 years old).
350 applicants were placed on this waiting list by the date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the WHRA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the WHRA notice on HousingLink on January 18, 2023.
Winona, Minnesota has preferences for: Elderly, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Winona, Minnesota Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides affordable housing for up to 465 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Winona, Minnesota.
Keep a record of past landlord issues.
Having some marks on your rental history will not disqualify you from federal housing, but be prepared to explain situations like an eviction.Celeste Law says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a great source of information, and is very helpful in answering questions about Section 8 and Public Housing."