Welcome to MPHA Portal

Welcome To the Rent Cafe Portal for The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority 

See below for open waiting lists. To apply, click “Applicant Login” at the top of this page and create a MPHA Portal account, with a username and password. Complete the application, select waiting lists and submit. You will receive a confirmation e-mail, so you know we received your application. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility, and you will receive a 2nd email when your application is added to the waiting list, or an e-mail indicating why it was not added. You will periodically be required to update your information to remain on the waiting list. You will be notified via email (to the email address you used to apply). It is important that you check your email and follow the instructions timely. Questions? Call 612-342-1390/612-342-1491 or email us [email protected]. 

Housing Choice Voucher – Closed  
 

Low Income Family Housing 

MPHA’s family housing units are for low-income families with at least one dependent. A dependent is a minor child or a disabled person. These waiting lists are for units owned and/or managed by MPHA and MHOP units that are outside of Minneapolis. The family housing portfolio is a mix of single-family homes, town homes, duplexes, and other multi-family units that range from 2-5 bedrooms. Applicants will be selected for the waiting lists by lottery, not all applicants will be selected for the waiting lists. 

 

2 Bedroom Wait List – Closed 

3 Bedroom Wait List – Closed

4 Bedroom Wait List – Closed

5 Bedroom Wait List – Closed

 

Public Housing Income Limits 

Persons in Family Gross Household Income 

2                                           $78,250 

3                                           $88,050 

4                                           $97,800 

5                                           $105,650 

6                                           $113,450 

7                                           $121,800 

8                                          $129,100 

Applicants must be income eligible and qualify for at least one preference option. 

 

Low Income Public Housing (Highrise) 

The following waiting lists are for MPHA’s studio and one-bedroom high rise apartment units located throughout Minneapolis. Applicants for the Near Elderly and Disabled Waiting Lists must now complete the pre-application online by creating a portal account. If you need assistance with creating an account or completing the online preapplication you may call 612-342-1451 or come to our main office to be assisted in person at one of our lobby kiosks.

 

Near Elderly - Open 

This waiting list is for 1-2 person households with a head of household 50-61 years old. A copy of your government issued photo ID will be requested after your pre-application is submitted. 

 

Elderly – Open 

This waiting list is for 1-2 person households with a head of household 62 years old and up. Pre-applications for the Elderly Waiting List are not currently available online. Applicants must either come to our main office to apply or request an application be mailed to them.

 

Disabled - Open 

This waiting list is for 1-2 person households with a disabled head of household or co-head. A copy of your government issued photo ID will be requested after your pre-application is submitted. 

If you are disabled, you must provide proof of your disability (such as receiving Social Security Income or Social Security Disability Income). If you are applying as a disabled individual and are not receiving SSI Disability Income, you must provide a Request for Medical Information Form completed by your physician. Supporting documents will be requested after your pre-application is submitted to MPHA.