Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA

205 Garfield Ave, Mentor, MN, 56736
(218) 637-2431



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About Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA

After much effort and persistence by Bill Seeger, the HRA was organized in September 1972. The area of operation included the counties of Kittson, Polk, Marshall, Pennington, and Red Lake. In September of 1973, Roseau County was added making up the present six county area of Northwestern Minnesota. In addition, we contracted with various counties to operate housing programs on their behalf.

On August 29, 1975, the HRA began with a program called Section 8 Existing Housing Rental Assistance. This program made assistance available to elderly and low income families who live in existing standard approved rented houses or apartments. Very often these are the homes that they already occupy. We now operate over 750 units for rent assistance to low-income families in our seven county area.

In 1979 and 1980, HUD authorized the HRA to construct Public Housing units. The HRA constructed 24 scattered site three-bedroom homes and 50 units of one-bedroom elderly apartments located in Fertile, Fisher, & Climax.

In 1982, approval was received for 44 additional elderly units sited in Badger, Fosston, and Middle River. The Public Housing project differs from the Section 8 program in that the HRA actually owns the project units as opposed to private ownership. Presently the HRA owns and operates 118 Public Housing units.

The HRA also has been very active with pursuing and operating Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funds. The HRA uses MHFA funds to do numerous rental and homeowner grant programs. In addition, we have received funds for the Community Revitalization Fund program where private and public investors team with MHFA to assist with down payment to prospective homeowners.

In 1996, the HRA established a 501C4 Community Organization Development Organization to assist area residents with homeownership and create new housing opportunities for our citizens. Also, in 1997 the HRA organized a management company by creating a 501C3 for that specific purpose. The company was organized to manage the affordable rental units that were funded by essential function bonds. Summerfield Apartments, as they are called today, are located in 17 communities. Greater Minnesota Management Company has increased their portfolio other than Summerfield and manages over 600 rental units in the region.

The HRA continues to work with cities and counties to assist with their economic and community development needs.

Additional Information

The waitlist is currently open for the voucher program. The wait time depends on a number of factors, so please visit their website at http://www.nwmnhra.org or contact the office directly.



Mission Statement

To improve the lives of the residents through affordable housing and community development.

Program Summary for Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA manages several funded programs and has a total of 103 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA administered a total of 652 Section 8 Vouchers. Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA is located at 205 Garfield Ave, Mentor, MN, 56736 and serves the city of Mentor. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA at, (218) 637-2431 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 652
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 103
Waiting list for the Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Polk County, MN

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Polk County, MN:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $30,950
  • $35,400
  • $39,800
  • $44,200
  • $47,750
  • $51,300
  • $54,850
  • $58,350
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $18,550
  • $21,200
  • $23,850
  • $26,500
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $49,500
  • $56,600
  • $63,650
  • $70,700
  • $76,400
  • $82,050
  • $87,700
  • $93,350

2017 Fair Market Rents for Polk County, MN

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Polk County, MN:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$542 $654 $854 $1195 $1421



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Red Lake Falls Housing Authority Red Lake Falls Housing Authority Red Lake Falls MN N/A N/A Open 13.62 Miles Contact
Thief River Falls HRA Thief River Falls HRA Thief River Falls MN N/A N/A Open 28.76 Miles Contact
Bagley HRA Bagley HRA Bagley MN N/A N/A Open 36.56 Miles Contact
Clearwater County HRA Clearwater County HRA Bagley MN 107 N/A Open 36.56 Miles Contact
Crookston Housing and EDA Crookston Housing and EDA Crookston MN N/A N/A Open 43.38 Miles Contact
East Grand Forks Housing Authority East Grand Forks Housing Authority East Grand Forks MN 317 N/A Open 43.98 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
103
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Polk County Quick Facts

Population: 31,704
Persons Per Household: 2.38
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 18.3%
Homeownership Rate: 70.7%
Housing Units: 14,599
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,790
Median Household Income: $50,695