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History of the Housing Authority

updated: Monday, July 26, 2010

The City of St. Louis Park Housing Authority has been an independent governmental entity since its initial creation by the City Council in 1970.  The Authority is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.  Commissioners serve five-year terms, with one Commissioner representing assisted housing...

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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

updated: Thursday, July 15, 2010

The Housing Authority administers approximately 300 Section 8 rental assistance Vouchers, most of them "tenant based". The rent assistance program provides federal rent subsidies for low-income individuals and families in privately owned, existing market rate housing units. The HA pays the rent subsidy directly to the owner of the rental...

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Public Housing

updated: Monday, July 26, 2010

Hamilton House is a 110-unit, public housing apartment building located at 2400 Nevada Avenue South. Hamilton House is conveniently nestled between quiet suburban streets and plentiful nearby shopping. The four-story building has one-bedroom apartments designated for low-to-moderate income persons. These bright apartments have a full kitchen, full...

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Section 8 Housing choice voucher program - Landlord Information

updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Section 8 vouchers permit low income participants to find safe, decent, and affordable housing. The voucher holder selects a unit on the private market and then pays 30% - 40% of their adjusted monthly income for rent while the Housing Authority pays the remainder of the rent directly to the landlord. Any type of unit may qualify for the program...

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Housing Authority

updated: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Housing Authority assists and advises the City Council in matters concerning all types and levels of housing in the city such as Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, Public Housing, and TRAILS (a self-sufficiency program). Members must be willing to attend a meeting held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The Housing...

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