Fontaine Towers
Rochester, MN - 55904

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Fontaine Towers

102 Second St Se
Rochester, MN - 55904
507-289-6400


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Fontaine Towers is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses, and other allowances, includes a utility allowance. HUD Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for them.

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $873
Population in zip code: 27,506
Media age of those living in this zip code: 36.2
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $61,604
Average home value in this zip code: $167,830


Fontaine Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fontaine Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Minnesota, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Type: One Bedroom Available
Type: Two Bedroom Available


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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: 1/3 of income plus possible deductions for some medical expenses

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

  • Do you know any waiting list details? Let us know..

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: A good sign that there is a waiting list. It means people want to live in this building and are willing to waitl

  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: residents have keys and there are 2 doors at the front entrance

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: they are for a fee and the pet must meet requirements set up by the facility

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: heat, lights, water, garbage, air conditioning may be an extra charge

  • Are you familiar with this location? What is your opinion of it?

    • Friday, October 22, 2021

      User Response: :I lived here for 3 years 20 years ago. Was a wonderful place to live. Moved when I got married .

    • Monday, October 19, 2020

      User Response: alittle bet

    • Monday, May 20, 2019

      User Response: wonderful location for senior citizens, bus stops close by and takes you anywhere in town.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2022-10-21 04:02:59

    I'm interested in applying for a 1 bedroom apartment. I recently moved to rochester from winona.

  • Reply User   2022-02-04 17:37:59

    Do some of the apts have walk in showers? Is their a community room? What do you have for parking?

  • Reply User   2020-12-08 21:04:29

    What is included in rent do you have lockers per unit

  • Reply User   2019-07-08 16:12:51

    Thanks to housing staff for fast and courteous service. Does the towers have laundry rooms on each floor? Are there in-house church services? Is there a community gathering room? How many parking spaces are available if one brings their car? Thanks. Just wondering.

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