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Affordable housing in Minnesota: open lotteries and waitlists

Minnesota has 6 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 6 first come listings. Homes for sale are posted from $161,000 to $242,000. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Minnesota

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

Photo of City of Lakes CLT - 2911 N 4th Street
Open nowFor sale

City of Lakes CLT - 2911 N 4th Street

Minneapolis, MN

Home for sale · First come

$165,000

1 home · 3 bedrooms

Photo of First Homes CLT home - 2217 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester
Open nowFor sale

First Homes CLT home - 2217 Valleyhigh Dr NW, Rochester

Rochester, MN

Home for sale · First come

$170,000

1 home · 1 bedroom

Photo of First Homes CLT home - 805 3rd Avenue NE, Plainview
Open nowFor sale

First Homes CLT home - 805 3rd Avenue NE, Plainview

Plainview, MN

Home for sale · First come

$161,000

1 home · 3 bedrooms

Open nowFor sale

Homes Within Reach - multi-generation home with ADU, Bloomington

Bloomington, MN

Home for sale · First come

Price not posted

1 home · 4 bedrooms

First-time buyers only
Photo of Two Rivers CLT - 1701 Dixon Dr, St Paul Park
Open nowFor sale

Two Rivers CLT - 1701 Dixon Dr, St Paul Park

St Paul Park, MN

Home for sale · First come

$210,000

1 home · 3 bedrooms

Photo of Two Rivers CLT - 6546 Upper 22nd St N, Oakdale
Open nowFor sale

Two Rivers CLT - 6546 Upper 22nd St N, Oakdale

Oakdale, MN

Home for sale · First come

$242,000

1 home · 3 bedrooms

Quick facts for Minnesota

Open listings
66 first come listings
Price range for homes
$161,000 to $242,000Homes for sale that post a price (6 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$84,200The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 2 listings that post it.
Online applications
0 of 6Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
firsthomes.org, tworiversclt.org, home.clcrealty.orgThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Apply-direct buildings in Minnesota

Besides the open listings above, Minnesota has 1,790 apply-direct buildings. There is no lottery to enter: you call the building (or the local housing office, for public housing) and ask if its waitlist is open. What is an apply-direct building?

550
Section 8 building
140
Public housing
975
Tax-credit building
455
Senior building
83
Building for people with disabilities
See these buildings by city

We count every building in the state. A building can be in more than one group, so the groups add up to more than 1,790. The list comes from HUD, the federal housing department (public housing, Section 8, senior and disability buildings, and tax-credit buildings), downloaded October 5, 2026. It does not say whether a waitlist is open, and some waitlists are closed or years long.

Questions about affordable housing in Minnesota

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 6 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Minnesota?

Homes for sale are posted from $161,000 to $242,000. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Minnesota?

Among the 2 listings in Minnesota that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $84,200. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Minnesota?

None of the 6 open listings in Minnesota that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to firsthomes.org (2 listings), tworiversclt.org (2 listings) and home.clcrealty.org (1 listing). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Minnesota?

None of the open listings in Minnesota posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 6 open listings in Minnesota

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

Keep looking

Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.