About our Program

about-programmThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides rental subsidies to families with low income in the form of Housing Choice Vouchers and Project Based Units.  The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) administers the program in the City of Minneapolis.  MPHA pays rent subsidies directly to rental property owners on behalf of eligible individuals and families.

Section 8 HCV Benefits

The intent of the HCV Program is to lessen the burden on the family’s budget for housing costs, allowing them greater choice in selecting a rental unit.  The Section 8 HCV Programs offers financial assistance for rental housing to eligible low income individuals and families. The rental assistance provides rental opportunities to low income families by partnering with property owners of private market rental housing in the City of Minneapolis. The rental assistance provides program participants with the ability locate and rent any type of housing, in any area of the City.

HCV Special Allocation Programs

There are several unique programs within MPHA’s Section 8 HCV Program which expand the opportunity to receive tenant based rental assistance.

2019 Income Limits

2020 Income Limits (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN)

Income/Category1 Person2 Person 3 Person4 Person5 Person6 Person7 Person8 Person
Extremely Low Income$21,700$24,800$27,900$31,000$33,500$36,000$39,640$44,120
Very Low Income$36,200$41,400$46,550$51,700$55,850$60,000$64,150$68,250
Low Income $54,950$62,800$70,650$78,500$84,800$91,100$97,350$103,650
Effective FY 2020 - Area Median Income (AMI) = $103,400

Extremely Low Income = Below 30% of AMI
Very Low Income = 50% to 30% of AMI
Low Income = 80% to 50% of AMI
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Income Limits Summary (https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html)