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Public Housing

Riverview Heights

The Riverview Heights apartments is a safe place you can call home. They are all 1-bedroom units.
Handicapped accessible units are available. A community room provides a great location for residents to visit and attend community functions. Preference is given to residents requiring Home Care or Customized Living Services such as:
  • Nursing
  • Laundry
  • Med Set-up
  • Bathing
  • Safety Checks

Amenities

Apartment Features

  • Showers equipped with wall‑mounted grab bars for safety
  • Towel bars constructed strong enough to function as grab bars
  • Air conditioner sleeves included (tenants provide their own air conditioners)
  • Hot water heat in each apartment, controlled by a room thermostat

Laundry & Waste Disposal

  • Automatic washers and dryers available in designated areas at minimal cost
  • Garbage and trash disposed of through a trash chute with a drop on each floor

Building & Grounds

  • Well‑lighted grounds for tenant safety
  • Outdoor amenities include:
    • Patio with benches
    • Scenic walks along the river
  • Close access to the business district
  • Off‑street parking available for tenants, with plug‑ins provided

Community & Craft Room

A community and craft room where residents can visit with neighbors, attend community functions and participate in various social activities. This room also has a kitchen equipped with a range, refrigerator, sink and cabinets to enable occupants or groups to prepare snacks and entertain family and friends.

Change Request

If you are a current participant and need to report a change in your household income or the number of people living with you, you must fully complete and send the HRA the appropriate form by choosing one of the links below.

Qualifications

Any 1-bedroom household may apply. The gross household income must not exceed the following limits for this program. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old.

Admission and rent for one-bedroom apartments vary depending upon resident’s annual income and total assets. Rent will be approximately 30% of residents adjusted gross monthly income. Rent includes heat, electricity and water charges. All apartments have kitchens equipped with a stove, refrigerator, built in cabinets with sink and adequate cupboard space. Preference for admission will be given to those who are handicapped or disabled, near elderly, elderly or those needing homecare or customized living services provided by New Dimentions Home Healthcare.

Applicants must meet tenant eligibility requirements, such as, good landlord references, utility company references and a criminal record check. The gross annual household income must not exceed the following limits:

Income Limits

Effective 04/01/2025
Persons In Household
Income Limit
1
$56,100
2
$64,100

Family Public Housing

There are 3 bedroom family public housing homes located in the city of Fergus Falls. These homes are rented to eligible households for 30% of their adjusted income. Amenities include garage, washer/dryer hookups, stove, refrigerator.

Change Request

If you are a current participant and need to report a change in your household income or the number of people living with you, you must fully complete and send the HRA the appropriate form by choosing one of the links below.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet tenant eligibility requirements, such as, good landlord references, utility company references and a criminal record check. The gross annual household income must not exceed the following limits:

Income Limits

Effective 04/01/2025
Persons In Household
Income Limit
1
$56,100
2
$64,100
3
$72,100
4
$80,100
5
$86,550
6
$92,950
7
$99,350
8
$105,750

Lakeland Apartments

Lakeland Apartments offers a safe, comfortable place to call home. All units are one-bedroom apartments, and an onsite Caretaker is available for resident support.

Unit Features

  • All apartments are 1-bedroom units
  • Handicapped accessible units available
  • Kitchens include a gas stove, refrigerator
  • Showers with wall mounted grab bars; towel bars reinforced for stability
  • Hot water heat with individual room thermostats
  • Air conditioner sleeves provided (tenant supplies A/C unit)

Building Amenities

  • Automatic washers and dryers available at a minimal cost in a community laundry room
  • Trash chute located on each floor
  • Controlled access for safety
  • Well lit grounds
  • Outdoor features include:
    • Flowerbeds
    • Designated smoking area
  • Across the street from The Market at Perham (grocery store)
  • Off street parking with plug ins available

Community / Lounge Room

A spacious community room is available for:
  • Visiting with neighbors
  • Social activities and community events
  • Preparing snacks or hosting gatherings
The room includes:
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Sink
  • Cabinets

Sunroom / Lounge

  • A cozy community sunroom is perfect for reading
  • Comfortable lounge room for card games, coffee, and socializing

Home Care Preference

Preference is given to residents who require homecare services contracted with New Dimensions Home Healthcare. Examples of services are:
  • Nursing
  • Laundry
  • Medication set up
  • Safety checks

Qualifications

  • Any 1 bedroom household may apply
  • Applicants must be 18 or older
  • Rent = approximately 30% of adjusted gross monthly income
  • Rent includes heat, electricity, and water
  • Preference given to applicants who are:
    • Handicapped or disabled
    • Near elderly or elderly
    • Tenants who qualify for home care services from New Dimensions Home Healthcare
  • Applicants must meet:
    • Landlord reference requirements
    • Utility company reference requirements
    • Criminal background check standards

Income Limits

Effective 04/01/2025
Persons In Household
Income Limit
1
$56,100
2
$64,100

Change Requests (Current Residents)

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