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

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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