Kettle River Townhomes — Income-Restricted Housing in Sandstone, MN 55072

401 Old Military Rd S, Sandstone, MN 55072

Tax creditUSDA rural

12 units · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Cepco Inc. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2005
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
10 2 bedrooms · 2 3 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
7 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
1
Managed by
Cepco Inc

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Rents and income limits in 55072

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,220/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$48,800/yr
Renters in 55072 paying 30% or more of income on rent
51%

Income limits (2026)

Pine County, MN area · median family income $90,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,600$34,300$54,900
2$23,550$39,200$62,750
3$27,320$44,100$70,600
4$33,000$49,000$78,400
5$38,680$52,950$84,700
6$44,360$56,850$90,950
7$50,040$60,800$97,250
8$55,720$64,700$103,500

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size55072Wider area
Studio$920$832
1 bedroom$930$838
2 bedrooms$1,220$1,096
3 bedrooms$1,450$1,306
4 bedrooms$1,660$1,496

Wider area = Pine County, MN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (55704) to $1,170 (55756).

Census figures for 55072 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,045. Median household income $58,144. 28% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 35% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 55072's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 55072

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Kettle River Townhomes?

No phone is listed for Kettle River Townhomes. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Kettle River Townhomes Section 8 housing?

Kettle River Townhomes is listed as income-restricted housing in Sandstone, MN 55072 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Kettle River Townhomes?

Public records list 12 units at Kettle River Townhomes in Sandstone, MN 55072. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Kettle River Townhomes?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 55072 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Kettle River Townhomes?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Kettle River Townhomes in Sandstone, MN 55072. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Sandstone, MN 55072?

Most income-restricted buildings in Sandstone, MN 55072 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $34,300, and $49,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,900 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Sandstone, MN 55072?

For many programs in Sandstone, MN 55072, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,300 a year for 1 person and $49,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Sandstone, MN 55072?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Sandstone, MN 55072, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Sandstone, MN 55072 is $1,220 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Kettle River Townhomes take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Kettle River Townhomes has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Sandstone, MN 55072 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Kettle River Townhomes.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.