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FARIBAULT COUNTY HRA
FARIBAULT COUNTY HRA is based in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN and administers 93 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MN200. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 41. Occupancy: 44%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-05-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault County | $705 | $830 | $1,022 | $1,312 | $1,317 | $1,515 |
| Le Sueur County | $857 | $863 | $1,132 | $1,499 | $1,748 | $2,010 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (MULTI-FAMILY), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $31 | $34 | n/a | $38 | n/a |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $43 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heating (Electric) | $32 | $37 | n/a | $43 | n/a |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $31 | $36 | $38 | n/a | $43 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $6 | $8 | n/a |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $5 | $5 | n/a | $13 | $15 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $7 | n/a | n/a | $13 |
| Other Electric | n/a | $38 | $38 | $42 | n/a |
| Air Conditioning | $4 | $6 | $8 | $12 | $13 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $12 | n/a | $19 | n/a |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $19 | n/a | n/a | $34 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26 |
| Water | $27 | $27 | n/a | $33 | n/a |
| Sewer | $34 | $37 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trash Collection | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56001 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $1,910 |
| 56003 | $880 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,730 |
| 56010 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56024 | $1,350 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $2,260 | $2,310 |
| 56034 | $880 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,730 |
| 56037 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56041 | $880 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,920 |
| 56048 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56050 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56055 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56060 | $880 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56062 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56063 | $880 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56065 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56068 | $880 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,610 | $1,730 |
| 56073 | $880 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,470 | $1,760 |
| 56078 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,670 | $2,280 | $2,320 |
| 56080 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56088 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,610 | $1,730 |
| 56090 | $980 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,770 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
FARIBAULT COUNTY HRA
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 345-0450
Email updates
About FARIBAULT COUNTY HRA
Overview
The Faribault County HRA administers 93 Section 8 vouchers, serving 41 households. With an occupancy rate of 44%, this authority is voucher-only and does not manage any public housing units. The program type is Section 8, providing rental assistance to low-income families in the region.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Faribault County HRA ranks fourth by voucher count. Its peers include the Mankato EDA, which administers 678 vouchers, and the Le Sueur County HRA, with 118 vouchers. Statewide, the Faribault County HRA holds the 52nd position out of 60 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,060 to $1,560, with an average of $1,138. This is below the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 56024 at $1,560, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56037 at $1,060.
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.
- MANKATO EDAMankato, MN, 678 vouchers
- LE SUEUR COUNTY HRAMankato, MN, 118 vouchers
- BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDAMankato, MN, 99 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.