Housing authoritiesMNBECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY is based in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, MN and administers 77 Section 8 vouchers and 25 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MN190. Program type: Combined. Households served: 75. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from BECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- MMCDC / WEII Leader HonoredJulia Nelmark from MMCDC/WEII has been recognized as one of Minnesota's Top Women in Finance for 2026 by Finance & Commerce.
- We are closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026The office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
- 2026 Annual Meeting: A Celebration of Community and CultureThe annual meeting on June 18, 2026, celebrated community and culture, highlighting recent progress and future goals with a showcase from Indigenous artists.
- MMCDC is closed Friday, July 3, 2026The office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the Independence Day holiday.
- Happy NeighborWorks Weeks, 2026!The organization is celebrating NeighborWorks Weeks, focusing on creating homes and building America through programs that support housing stability and community revitalization.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56464 | $750 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,510 |
| 56470 | $710 | $780 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 56501 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,690 |
| 56511 | $830 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,750 |
| 56521 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 56544 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,490 |
| 56552 | $720 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,630 |
| 56554 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 56569 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,690 |
| 56570 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 56572 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,530 |
| 56575 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 56578 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,650 |
| 56585 | $720 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,670 |
| 56589 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 56591 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
BECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
712 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-5641
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About BECKER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Overview
The Becker County Economic Development Authority operates 25 public housing units and administers 77 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 75 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 73% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Becker County Economic Development Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, the HRA of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, administers 171 Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the authority holds the 55th position out of 60 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,080, with an average of $999. This is lower than the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 56569 at $1,080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56554 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HRA OF DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTADetroit Lakes, MN, 171 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.