The Hopkins Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides rental apartments for low income persons and families. Dow Towers, a subsidized high-rise located at 22 5th Ave S, has 76 one-bedroom apartments.
Applicants must meet the income guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in addition to meeting the resident selection criteria. Income guidelines are available through their web site. Eligible households pay 30% of their monthly adjusted income for rent.
The waiting list for the public housing program is anticipated to remain closed through September 2011. No new applications are being accepted at this time.