AITKIN COUNTY HRA
215 3rd Street SE, Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-2151
general@aitkinhra.org
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Income Guidelines Apply for ALL Programs
Low Rent Public Housing
The Aitkin County HRA owns 145 public housing units within Aitkin, McGregor and Hill City.
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The following is a list of PH units in our area:
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Aitkin
Maryhill Manor - 60 unit apt complex
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McGregor
Pioneer Villa - 30 unit apt complex
13 Single Family Homes (2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes)
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Hill City
Hill Lake Manor - 30 unit apt complex
12 Single Family Homes (2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes)
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Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance Program - previously referred to as "Section 8" - is designed to help low-income families pay their rent. Eligible families select their own rental unit and pay no more than 40% of their family income towards rent. The Aitkin County HRA pays the remaining balance.
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Rental units must pass specific housing quality standards and are inspected per HUD Guidelines.
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Fair Market Rents apply to each unit and limit the amount of rent and utilities that may be charged by the landlord.
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The Aitkin County HRA administers the HCV Program for both Aitkin and Mille Lacs counties.
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Village Apartments
The Aitkin County HRA owns two eight- unit buildings with the assistance of USDA Rural Development.
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These units are one and two bedroom apartments available to elderly or disabled persons meeting the prescribed income guidelines.
Bring It Home (BIH)
Rental Assistance
This new state-funded rental assistance program will be open to residents of Aitkin and Mille Lacs Counties starting in 2026. Applications and program information will be available in Fall/Winter 2025.