3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for  apartments is currently closed. The 3, 4 and 5 bedroom waiting lists was last open in October 2024 and November 2021. The 2 bedroom public housing waiting list was only open in November 2021 and remained closed in 2024.

The MPHA is accepted applications for this waiting list from October 10, 2024 at 8:00 am, until October 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm CT.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

The maximum income limit for each household size were as follows:

• 2 Persons $78,250 | 6 Persons $113,450 
• 3 Persons 88,050 | 7 Persons $121,800 
• 4 Persons $97,800 | 8 Persons $129,100
• 5 Persons $105,650 

Preferences for the October 2024 waiting list opening have not been confirmed but the preferences for the 2021 opening were:

• Homeless/ Displaced/VAWA: Involuntarily displaced; homeless; living in substandard housing; or a VAWA victim who has been involuntarily displaced.
• Household consists of a dependent family member: Household has at least one dependent family member. A dependent is a child under 18 yrs. of age, disabled person, or a full time student.
• Paying over 50%: Paying more than 50% of income for rent and utilities.
• Self sufficiency: Actively participating in an economic self sufficiency program or a student.
• Veteran: Served in the U.S. Military and honorably discharged.

1,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the MPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MPHA public notice on October 14, 2024 by Dave Layfield