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Affordable Housing Online is monitoring the federal government's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. As of March 13, 2020, Public Housing Agencies across the nation are closing their doors to the public. Most offices are still running and will communicate by phone, email, or mail. Some offices have drop boxes installed outside, so documents can still be hand-delivered. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response. To find your local PHA's contact info, browse by state here.

An extensive list of coronavirus resources for low-income households can be found here.

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Section 8 Waiting Lists in Minnesota

As of April 4th 2020, there are 10 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Minnesota.

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now

There are currently 2 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists that are open now and will be closing soon.

Waiting List Status
McLeod County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Open until Application Limit is reached
Blue Earth County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Open until April 8th, 2020 at 12:00am

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

There are 8 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in Minnesota that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority July 14th, 2017
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Pipestone July 2nd, 2018
Itasca Housing and Redevelopment Authority July 14th, 2017
Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority July 14th, 2017
Le Sueur and Faribault County, Minnesota Limited September 20th, 2018
Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority June 27th, 2018
Multi-County, Minnesota Section 8 HCV Waiting List September 20th, 2018
Dakota County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List March 16th, 2020

There are 145 housing authorities in Minnesota which offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For more on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program visit the Housing Choice Voucher section of our Low Income Housing Renter's Guide.

Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

Waiting List Closed Date
Douglas and Pope County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on October 14th, 2019
Olmstead County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on October 8th, 2019
Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, and Winona County, Minnesota Closed on August 16th, 2019
Kandiyohi County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 31st, 2019
Crow Wing County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 15th, 2019
Multi-County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on June 18th, 2019
Minneapolis, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on June 18th, 2019
St. Paul, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on June 18th, 2019
Carlton County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on December 31st, 2018
Bloomington, MN Section 8 HCV and PBV Waiting Lists Closed on November 9th, 2018
St. Cloud, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on September 20th, 2018
Winona, Minnesota Closed on February 28th, 2018