Worthington HRA Programs and Services

Public Housing

The Worthington HRA owns and manages 136 units of public housing in Worthington, MN. The units are rent subsidized and are based on the tenant's adjusted gross monthly income. Questions? Please refer to our FAQ page or contact the public housing coordinator, at 507-376-3655. To see our public housing properties click here.

For more information or to download an application click here.

Market Rate Housing

The Worthington HRA owns and manages 64 units of market-rate rental housing in Worthington. Questions? Please refer to our FAQ page or our contact page. To see out Market Rate properties click here.

For more information or to download an application click here. A $25 application fee is required for Rising Sun & Prairie Acres Applications.

Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Housing Program

The Worthington HRA is authorized up to 269 Housing Choice Vouchers. Eligible families find their own rental unit within the seven-county area served by the Worthington HRA. The counties include: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, and Redwood. The rental unit must meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the landlord must agree to participate in the program. The Worthington HRA is currently accepting applications to the waiting list from applicants with a local preference only. Local preference is anyone living, working or a full-time student in the seven-county area served. For more information or to download an application click here.

• Eligible families find their own rental units in the seven-county area.
• The unit must pass inspection.
• Program participants pay 30% to 40% of their adjusted gross income for rent and utilities.
• The Worthington HRA pays the balance of the rent directly to the landlord.
• The Worthington HRA is currently accepting applications to the waiting list from applicants with a local preference only.
• For Section 8 Portability questions please contact Deb Thompson at debt@worthingtonhra.com or call 507-376-9123

For more information please contact Deb Thompson at 507-376-9123 or visit our FAQ page.