What does the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth (HRA) do?
Is the HRA part of HUD?
Where does the HRA operate?
What types of housing programs does the HRA operate?
How will I know if the HRA is starting new programs?
I have a Section 8 voucher and am having problems with my landlord, what can I do?
Does the HRA assist in employment information or job training?
How do I apply for Public Housing or Section 8?
I am homeless, do you have emergency housing?
If my sink is leaking or my heat is not working how do I get it fixed?
I am interested in purchasing a home, can the HRA help?
Do I qualify for housing assistance?
Q: What does the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth (HRA) do?
A: The HRA is an agency that has as its mission to assure decent, safe, clean and affordable housing to all residents of the community. The HRA owns and manages approximately 1250 units of public housing, including scattered site single family homes, townhouses, and six highrise apartment buildings throughout the city. We also administer approximately 1300 Section 8 Rent subsidy vouchers for income qualified tenants, which keeps their rent at or below 30% of their income. The HRA also provides housing rehabilitation grants and loans for owner-occupied or rental housing, in order to maintain the housing stock in the community. The HRA is also involved in the creation of affordable housing opportunities, community development initiatives, and neighborhood revitalization efforts in cooperation with the City of Duluth and other organizations.
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Q: Is the HRA part of HUD?
A: No. Although the HRA receives much of its operating funds from HUD, the HRA is not a local branch of HUD. The HRA is governed by a 7 member board of Directors appointed by the Mayor of Duluth, with approval by the City Council. Please go to the bottom of this page and click on Links to the Federal and Minnesota HUD Offices.
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Q: Where does the HRA operate?
A: Within the city limits of Duluth except Section 8 which can assist persons in a larger geographical area.
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Q: What types of housing programs does the HRA operate?
A: The HRA operates three primary types of programs, they are: - Public Housing which is owned and operated by the HRA,
- Section 8 housing which is subsidized housing owned and operated by private landlords.
- Housing Rehabilitation Programs, to assist income qualified homeowners and landlords who pledge to keep their units affordable.
- Please click on "Programs" at the bottom of this page for more program information.
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Q: How will I know if the HRA is starting new programs?
A: The HRA will present new programs and initiatives in several ways. Twice a year residents and other interested parties will receive an HRA Newsletter announcing and describing these events. Also, this website will post new programs in the “program” link at the bottom of this page as they are implemented. You can also click on the “events” link at the bottom of this page to access new program information. New programs must be authorized by the HRA Board of Commissioners prior to being implemented. Attending Board of Commissioner meetings can be a valuable source of HRA new program information.
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Q: I have a Section 8 voucher and am having problems with my landlord, what can I do?
A: You should first try to get help by talking directly to your landlord. If you can’t get the problem solved that way, call your HRA Housing Specialist. If you still can’t get the problem solved, you may want to call the Housing Access Center at 218-722-6808.
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Q: Does the HRA assist in employment information or job training?
A: The HRA does not directly provide employment information other than referrals to local employment agencies. Please click on Links at the bottom of this page for employment links.
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Q: How do I apply for Public Housing or Section 8?
A: You can come to the HRA offices at 222 East Second St., Duluth, MN, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M and fill out an application. If you would like an application mailed to you, please call: 218-529-6300. Applications can also be downloaded from this website in the PDF format. The application may be accessed from the webpage relating to the specific program you are interested in. Please print them out and mail or deliver them to the HRA offices. They must be submitted directly to the HRA(not electronically).
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Q: I am homeless, do you have emergency housing?
A: The HRA has no emergency housing resources. For emergency shelter please call Churches United in Ministry at the following phone numbers. - 218-726-0153 for adults without children
- 218-720-6521 for adults with children
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Q: If my sink is leaking or my heat is not working how do I get it fixed?
A: If you live in Public Housing go to the bottom of this page and click on “Maintenance” for this kind of information or call 728-7540 to place a work order. If your maintenance call is an after hours emergency, please call 722-6918. If you have Section 8, you need to call your private landlord for help.
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Q: I am interested in purchasing a home, can the HRA help?
A: Yes. The HRA currently has two homeownership programs for people already in Public Housing or are Section 8 voucher holders. These programs can assist with down-payment assistance and finding a lending institution. For more information please call our Self-Sufficiency Coordinator at 218-529-6370. Click on Links at bottom of this page for other homeownership information.
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Q: Do I qualify for housing assistance?
A: To determine your eligibility, take a look at the following chart of gross annual income based on family size. This will give you a good indication of whether you are eligible for assistance. Hud Income Eligibility Limits | Family Size | Section 8 | Public Housing
& Housing Rehab
Assistance | | 1 | $20,600 | $32,950 | | 2 | $23,550 | $37,700 | | 3 | $26,500 | $42,400 | | 4 | $29,450 | $47,100 | | 5 | $31,800 | $50,850 | | 6 | $34,150 | $54,650 | | 7 | $36,500 | $58,400 | | 8 | $38,850 | $62,150 |
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