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Mankato Economic Development Authority

Name: Mankato Economic Development Authority
Address: 10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001, US
Telephone: 5073878623

10 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 12 hr ago

About This Property

The Mankato Economic Development Authority operates 728 affordable housing units in Mankato, Minnesota. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The organization functions as a housing authority serving Blue Earth County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened April 1, 2019

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list is open for 1, 3, 4, or 5 bedroom units, with preferences for households where the head or co-head lives, works, or attends school in Blue Earth County, veterans, and those displaced due to domestic violence. Only one application per household is accepted.

Last verified April 27, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened April 8, 2019

Closed April 8, 2020

Apply: Online

The waiting list was last open from April 8, 2019, to April 8, 2020, with preferences for Blue Earth County residency, non-elderly disabled individuals in specific MN counties, veterans, and those displaced by natural disaster, government action, or domestic violence. Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time, by order of preferences.

Last verified June 23, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

728

Fair Market Rent - Blue Earth County, MN

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$897
1 Bedroom	$903
2 Bedroom	$1,101
3 Bedroom	$1,552
4 Bedroom	$1,868

Income Limits - Blue Earth County, MN

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,950
Very Low (50%): $28,200
Low (80%): $45,100

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,350
Very Low (50%): $32,200
Low (80%): $51,550

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $36,250
Low (80%): $58,000

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $40,250
Low (80%): $64,400

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $43,500
Low (80%): $69,600

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $46,700
Low (80%): $74,750

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $49,950
Low (80%): $79,900

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $53,150
Low (80%): $85,050

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,950	$28,200	$45,100
2 Persons	$19,350	$32,200	$51,550
3 Persons	$21,960	$36,250	$58,000
4 Persons	$26,500	$40,250	$64,400
5 Persons	$31,040	$43,500	$69,600
6 Persons	$35,580	$46,700	$74,750
7 Persons	$40,120	$49,950	$79,900
8 Persons	$44,660	$53,150	$85,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Mankato, MN?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Blue Earth County, MN is: $897 (Studio), $903 (1BR), $1101 (2BR), $1552 (3BR), $1868 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Mankato Economic Development Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Mankato Economic Development Authority have?+

Mankato Economic Development Authority has a total of 728 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Blue Earth County, MN?+

For a 4-person household in Blue Earth County, MN, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $40,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $64,400. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Mankato Economic Development Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Mankato Economic Development Authority?+

Mankato Economic Development Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5073878623, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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