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Ecumen Detroit Lakes - Ecumen Detroit Lakes Lamplighter Manor

Waiver

Resource Name:Ecumen Detroit Lakes - Ecumen Detroit Lakes Lamplighter Manor

Subsidized Housing for Seniors

address

1425 Madison Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Eligibility

The resident must meet income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Check with the property management for specific income limits. This type of housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to be a senior. HUD defines an elderly household as a household where at least one person is age 62 or older. Individual properties may have additional eligibility requirements.

Site Service Area

Becker County

Other Information

Housing Unit Types

  • Studio/efficiency
  • 2 bedroom unit
  • 1 bedroom unit

Specialization

  • People with low income
  • Older adults

Building Amenities

  • Continuing Care Campus

Waiver Service Specialties

  • Enrolled to accept Transportation waiver
Privately owned building whose management contracts with either the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to receive rental subsidies This type of property is sometimes referred to as "Project Based Section 8 Housing." Property owner/manager must follow HUD regulations. The government gives funds directly to the apartment owners, who lower the rents they charge tenants with low-income. This type of affordable housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to be a senior. The rental amount paid by the resident is determined based on the resident's income. Some units have a low, fixed rent amount. HUD requires rental housing to provide Equal Housing Opportunity. HUD enforces the Fair Housing Act. More information available online.

Last Update

08/25/2026

Providing organization

Ecumen Detroit Lakes