800 S 4th Ave • Albert Lea, MN 56007
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for our public housing is determined by guidelines set by Congress, ensuring a fair and equitable process. Public housing families pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities. It is primarily based on annual income, factoring in a percentage of the county’s median family income, and is adjusted according to family size. This approach ensures that our housing opportunities are accessible to those who truly need them.
Head of Household Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be a "family" as defined by HUD.
- Annual gross income must be within the current limits set by HUD.
- Meet the income limits based on the current median household income in Freeborn County.
Senior-Only Housing Requirements
- Must be 62 years of age and older.
- Annual income must be within the current limits set by HUD.
- Meet the income limits based on the current median household income in Freeborn County.
2025 Income Limits
Freeborn County, MN – Median Family Income:
$94,200
Income limits are subject to change without notice.
To view the current income limits, go to HUD Income Limits and select the current year.
Family Size | Low 80% MFI | Very Low 50% MFI | Extreme Low 30% MFI |
1 Person | $51,350 | $32,100 | $19,250 |
2 Persons | $58,650 | $36,650 | $22,000 |
3 Persons | $66,000 | $41,250 | $25,820 |
4 Persons | $73,300 | $45,800 | $31,200 |
5 Persons | $79,200 | $49,500 | $36,580 |
6 Persons | $85,050 | $53,150 | $41,960 |
7 Persons | $90,900 | $56,800 | $47,340 |
8 or More Persons | $96,800 | $60,500 | $52,720 |