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Public Housing Affordable Rental Program - Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority

10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Low-income residents of Blue Earth County

Required documents

Application/registration form picture ID proof of income

Hours

8 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Visit website

Fees

Rent is 30% of monthly adjusted income

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Mankato's public housing is found throughout the city, rather than in one location or neighborhood. Public housing assists low-income people and families to live in subsidized housing managed by the city of Mankato. Program participants pay 30% of their income for rent and utilities. Rental housing ranges in size from one to five-bedroom units and are located in the cities of Eagle Lake, Lake Crystal, Madison Lake, Mankato, and Mapleton.

Last Assured

03/11/2026

Providing organization

Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority

Provides assistance under the Public Housing Affordable Rent program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which also includes special program types for VASH, Mainstream, and Foster Youth to Independence. Participants have the opportunity to participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership programs.

Public Housing Affordable Rental Program - Mankato/Blue Earth County Economic Development Authority