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Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin is based in Austin, Mower County, MN and administers 195 Section 8 vouchers and 361 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MN085. Program type: Combined. Households served: 518. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin
- Housing Demand Analysis for Southeast Minnesota 2026The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin has released a housing demand analysis for Southeast Minnesota projected to 2026.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55909 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55912 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,480 |
| 55917 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55918 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55926 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55933 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55936 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 55940 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55950 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,480 |
| 55951 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| 55953 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55961 | $810 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,490 | $1,570 |
| 55967 | $1,040 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,010 |
| 55970 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 55973 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,830 | $2,130 |
| 55975 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,570 |
| 55976 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55977 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| 55982 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin
308 2nd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 433-1866
Official website: austinhra.org
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About Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin
Overview
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin operates 361 public housing units and administers 195 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 518 households. With an occupancy rate of 93%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a key resource for affordable housing in Mower County.
Scale and standing
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Austin ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, MOWER COUNTY HRA, administers 43 Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the authority stands at 34th in the state among 60 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Mower County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1580, with an average of $1114. This is slightly below the state average of $1255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 55973 ($1580), while the lowest is in ZIP code 55936 ($970).
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- MOWER COUNTY HRAAustin, MN, 43 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.