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Metropolitan Council

Name: Metropolitan Council
Address: 390 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN, 55101, US
Telephone: 6516021187

390 Robert St N, Saint Paul, MN, 55101

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 6 hr ago

About This Property

Metropolitan Council operates 6,894 public housing units in Saint Paul, Minnesota within Ramsey County. The Section 8 waitlist is currently open for applicants, while the public housing waitlist is closed. This housing authority provides affordable rental options to eligible households in the Saint Paul area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened July 21, 2025

Apply: Online

This program provides scattered site homes and duplexes (5 bedrooms) with reduced rent based on income; applications are online only, and reasonable accommodation requests should be submitted in writing.

Last verified March 19, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online

A lottery will be held on May 1, 2025, to join the waitlist. Not everyone who enters the lottery will be selected. Estimated wait time for a voucher is one to five years.

Last verified March 23, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

6894

Fair Market Rent - Ramsey County, MN

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,174
1 Bedroom	$1,327
2 Bedroom	$1,622
3 Bedroom	$2,188
4 Bedroom	$2,478

Income Limits - Ramsey County, MN

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $22,050
Very Low (50%): $36,750
Low (80%): $55,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $25,200
Very Low (50%): $42,000
Low (80%): $63,950

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $28,350
Very Low (50%): $47,250
Low (80%): $71,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,450
Very Low (50%): $52,450
Low (80%): $79,900

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $34,000
Very Low (50%): $56,650
Low (80%): $86,300

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,500
Very Low (50%): $60,850
Low (80%): $92,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $65,050
Low (80%): $99,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $69,250
Low (80%): $105,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$22,050	$36,750	$55,950
2 Persons	$25,200	$42,000	$63,950
3 Persons	$28,350	$47,250	$71,950
4 Persons	$31,450	$52,450	$79,900
5 Persons	$34,000	$56,650	$86,300
6 Persons	$36,500	$60,850	$92,700
7 Persons	$40,120	$65,050	$99,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$69,250	$105,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Saint Paul, MN?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Ramsey County, MN is: $1174 (Studio), $1327 (1BR), $1622 (2BR), $2188 (3BR), $2478 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Metropolitan Council is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Metropolitan Council have?+

Metropolitan Council has a total of 6894 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Metropolitan Council?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Metropolitan Council?+

Metropolitan Council is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6516021187, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Ramsey County, MN?+

For a 4-person household in Ramsey County, MN, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $31,450, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $52,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $79,900. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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