Housing Application
Applications are for housing in Ramsey, Hennepin, and the metro counties. This is the first time that applications have been accepted since 2007. Individuals can apply 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 through 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015
This link provides information about the waiting list:
http://www.metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Housing/News-Articles/Wait-list-for-federal-rent-assistance-opens-for-fi.aspx
This is the link to the actual waiting list:
https://www.waitlistcheck.com/application/form.php?ID=mn2707
The Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) is accepting online applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Online applications are available 8:00 am Tuesday, February 24, 2015 through 12:00 noon on Friday, February 27, 2015. Visit www.waitlistcheck.com/MN2707 to fill out an online application 24 hours a day during this time period. Translation is available in 60 different languages. It does not matter when you submit your application during the open period, as long as it is submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday, February 27, 2015. There is no advantage to applying early.
The Metro HRA will place 2,000 applicants on the waiting list through a random drawing from all applications received. Metro HRA will award 95% of waiting list placements to applicants who live, work or attend school full-time in the Twin Cities 7 county metro area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties). The remaining 5% of waiting list placements will be awarded to any other applicant.
The Section 8 HCV program provides rent assistance to households with very low incomes. In order to qualify, annual gross household income cannot exceed:
1 person: $29,050
2 persons: $33,200
3 persons: $37,350
4 persons: $41,450
5 persons: $44,800
6 persons: $48,100
7 persons: $51,400
8 persons: $54,750
Applications are not available in the HRA offices, and fax or e-mail requests are not accepted. Applicants may use any computer, tablet or smart-phone with internet access to apply, including free computers at public libraries. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to submit a request in advance of the waiting list opening to allow time for processing.
More about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program can be found at www.metrohra.org.