Housing Authority

Public Housing

Hamilton House Public Housing
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 bathroom, large walk-in storage closet/pantry and French balconies.

Residents enjoy a sense of community in the welcoming common areas that provide abundant opportunities for socializing. Some of the many amenities include two elevators, on-site laundry facilities, large community sun decks, recreation room, computer lab, and beautifully landscaped grounds which border on a city park. A small on-site beauty salon and barbershop offers convenient, low cost services by appointment as well.

The building offers fully independent living with the option to participate in social activities planned by the Hamilton House Resident Association and the Housing Authority. A full-time service coordinator provides supportive services to the residents of Hamilton House including help with healthy living, budgeting skills, supported education, and social activities.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements prior to becoming a resident of the building. This includes meeting Public Housing program income guidelines, providing good landlord references, passing a criminal history check and reviewing your credit history. At least one household member must also be lawfully in the United States.

Hamilton House offers an affordable, easy lifestyle enabling residents to pay approximately 30% of their adjusted annual income for rent. Heat, basic electricity, water, sewer, and trash are also included in the rent. Reserved surface parking is also available on a first come first served basis.

There is a waiting list for Hamilton House with an estimated wait of one to three years. The Housing Authority does not accept applications unless its waiting list is open. Currently there are no open waiting lists, with the exception of the one and three-bedroom Wheelchair Accessible waiting lists. In order to qualify for this waiting list, you or a member of your family must have a mobility related disability that requires an accessible unit. If you are interested in a wheel chair accessible unit application, call (952) 924-2579.

For more information on St. Louis Park Housing Authority Hamilton House Public Housing and income eligibility, please contact the St. Louis Park Housing Authority at (952) 924-2579.

Family Public Housing
The family Public Housing program provides rental assistance to qualified families who live in scattered-site, single family homes located in St. Louis Park owned and managed by the Housing Authority, or in two-bedroom apartments located at Louisiana Court. Participants pay approximately 30% of their adjusted annual income for rent, including the cost of tenant paid utilities.

Residents of the single family homes are required to properly maintain the house, including lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and general day-to-day upkeep of the property. Major repairs are handled by the Housing Authority.

In addition to income eligibility, residents must be qualified for tenancy based on a thorough rental screening process. Past rental history is examined, and a criminal history check is performed. Lease and program regulation compliance is required of all residents in order to achieve safe and considerate living within the neighborhood.

Family Public Housing usually has long waiting lists. The Housing Authority does not accept applications for family Public Housing unless its waiting lists are open. Currently there are no open waiting lists, with the exception of the one and three-bedroom Wheelchair Accessible waiting lists. In order to qualify for this waiting list, you or a member of your family must have a mobility related disability that requires an accessible unit. If you are interested in an application for a wheel chair accessible unit, call (952) 924-2579.

For more information on the St. Louis Park Housing Authority family Public Housing program and income eligibility, please contact the St. Louis Park Housing Authority at (952) 924-2579.

Low Rent Public Housing Program
The HA owns and manages 147 dwelling units throughout the city of St. Louis Park. 110 units are located in a low-rise apartment building (108 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom caretaker units) and 37 are scattered site, single-family units (3 to 5 bedrooms). Although the low-rise building is designated for general occupancy, a priority is provided for elderly and disabled admissions. The single-family scattered units house families with children. The HA also maintains a waiting list for 12 two bedroom public housing apartment units located at Louisiana Court. These units are owned and managed by Project for Pride in Living.

Public Housing provides a clean, safe and affordable living environment for eligible low, very low and extremely low-income individuals and families. Public Housing families pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent and utilities.