White Earth Homes I — Income-Restricted Housing in White Earth, MN 56591
Multiple Building Addresses, White Earth, MN 56591
28 units · 2–4+ BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2001
- Income limit
- 50% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 10 2 bedrooms · 14 3 bedrooms · 4 4+ bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
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Multiple Building Addresses. (See Buildings Tab), White Earth Indian Reservation, MN 56569
8.1 mi away
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- Several buildings — call for addresses
Biimaadiiziiwiin
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Becker County Lrph
210 Wisconsin St, Callaway, MN 56521
12.1 mi away
25 units · 3 BR
- Apply through Becker County Economic Development Authority
- Residents waited about 4 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Evergreen Village
1217 Main St, Waubun, MN 56589
15.6 mi away
16 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Mahnomen Ranch Limited Partnership (fka the Center
2425 30th Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557
22.6 mi away
28 units · 26 income-restricted · Studio · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 56591
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 56591 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 8%
Income limits (2026)
Becker County, MN area · median family income $98,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,650 | $34,350 | $54,950 |
| 2 | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,000 | $84,800 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $56,900 | $91,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $60,850 | $97,350 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $64,750 | $103,650 |
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.
| Size | 56591 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $769 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $845 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,621 |
Wider area = Becker County, MN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (56521) to $1,150 (56569).
Census figures for 56591 (2020–2024 average): median rent $196 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $16,793. 80% of homes are rented. 8% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 0% 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 56591's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 56591Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to White Earth Homes I?
No phone is listed for White Earth Homes I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is White Earth Homes I Section 8 housing?
White Earth Homes I is listed as income-restricted housing in White Earth, MN 56591 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at White Earth Homes I?
Public records list 28 units at White Earth Homes I in White Earth, MN 56591. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near White Earth Homes I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 56591 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 White Earth Homes I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at White Earth Homes I in White Earth, MN 56591. 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 White Earth, MN 56591?
Most income-restricted buildings in White Earth, MN 56591 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 $34,350, and $49,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,950 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 White Earth, MN 56591?
For many programs in White Earth, MN 56591, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,350 a year for 1 person and $49,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,950 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 White Earth, MN 56591?
In public housing and most Section 8 in White Earth, MN 56591, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near White Earth, MN 56591 is $1,010 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 White Earth Homes I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that White Earth Homes I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in White Earth, MN 56591 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call White Earth Homes I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, 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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.