Housing authoritiesMNHRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA is based in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, MN and administers 324 Section 8 vouchers and 203 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MN032. Program type: Combined. Households served: 494. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (FY2026 FMR Payment Standard).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,210 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,710 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,965 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment/Multiple Dwelling), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATING (NATURAL GAS) | $29 | $35 | $41 | $47 | $53 |
| HEATING (PROPANE) | $74 | $88 | $102 | $118 | $134 |
| HEATING (ELECTRIC) | $25 | $29 | $40 | $52 | $63 |
| HEATING (ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP) | $22 | $26 | $31 | $35 | $38 |
| HEATING (OIL) | $91 | $107 | $126 | $144 | $163 |
| COOKING (NATURAL GAS) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $5 | $7 |
| COOKING (PROPANE) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $14 | $18 |
| COOKING (ELECTRIC) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| OTHER ELECTRIC | $18 | $21 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| AIR CONDITIONING | $2 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $4 |
| WATER HEATING (NATURAL GAS) | $6 | $8 | $12 | $15 | $18 |
| WATER HEATING (PROPANE) | $16 | $20 | $28 | $38 | $44 |
| WATER HEATING (ELECTRIC) | $13 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $29 |
| WATER HEATING (OIL) | $19 | $22 | $35 | $44 | $53 |
| WATER | $37 | $37 | $44 | $50 | $57 |
| SEWER | $44 | $45 | $52 | $59 | $65 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56338 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,830 | $1,940 |
| 56364 | $800 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 56401 | $770 | $850 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,530 |
| 56425 | $950 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $1,870 |
| 56431 | $780 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,420 | $1,500 |
| 56435 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,700 |
| 56441 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,500 |
| 56442 | $770 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,520 |
| 56444 | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,590 |
| 56447 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,760 | $2,050 |
| 56448 | $790 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 56449 | $940 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,670 | $1,870 |
| 56450 | $840 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,780 |
| 56455 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,760 |
| 56465 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,570 |
| 56468 | $830 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,720 |
| 56472 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 56474 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,630 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
324 E River Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 828-3705
Official website: brainerdhra.org
Email updates
About HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
Overview
The HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA operates 203 public housing units and administers 324 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 494 households. The authority maintains an occupancy rate of 93%, and its programs are combined, meaning it offers both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in Crow Wing, Hubbard, and Morrison counties, the HRA IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BRAINERD, MINNESOTA ranks first by voucher count. Its peers, the HRA OF CROSBY, MINNESOTA and the HRA OF PEQUOT LAKES, MINNESOTA, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the authority ranks 19th in the state among 60 housing 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 $970 to $1620, with an average of $1140. This is slightly below the state average of $1255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 56447 at $1620, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56474 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 CROSBY, MINNESOTACrosby, MN
- HRA OF PEQUOT LAKES, MINNESOTAPequot Lakes, MN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.