Housing authoritiesMNHRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA
HRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA
HRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA is based in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, MN and administers 234 Section 8 vouchers and 68 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MN008. Program type: Combined. Households served: 203. Occupancy: 67%. ZIP codes served: 34.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01 (FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $713 |
| 1 bedroom | $793 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,040 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,437 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,519 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,746 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (LARGER APARTMENT BLDGS (5 + units)), 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) | $29 | $34 | $40 | $46 | $52 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $70 | $82 | $97 | $112 | $127 |
| Heating (Electric Resistance) | $21 | $25 | $34 | $44 | $53 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $19 | $22 | $26 | $29 | $33 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $99 | $116 | $137 | $158 | $179 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Other Electric | $15 | $17 | $24 | $31 | $38 |
| Air Conditioning | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $11 | $14 | $18 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $18 | $26 | $35 | $43 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $11 | $13 | $17 | $20 | $24 |
| Water | $30 | $31 | $39 | $52 | $65 |
| *Sewer | $35 | $37 | $46 | $61 | $76 |
| Trash | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56309 | $720 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,690 |
| 56315 | $790 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,530 |
| 56324 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,470 |
| 56326 | $750 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 56361 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,430 |
| 56437 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,620 |
| 56446 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 56453 | $810 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,660 |
| 56464 | $750 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,510 |
| 56477 | $770 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,480 |
| 56482 | $710 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,400 |
| 56501 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,690 |
| 56514 | $720 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 56515 | $840 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,650 | $1,670 |
| 56518 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,460 |
| 56522 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,770 | $1,870 |
| 56524 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $1,710 |
| 56527 | $730 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,450 |
| 56528 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,100 |
| 56533 | $800 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,600 | $1,690 |
| 56534 | $740 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,580 |
| 56537 | $760 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,500 | $1,520 |
| 56544 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,490 |
| 56551 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 56567 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 56571 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,570 | $1,590 |
| 56572 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,530 |
| 56573 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,430 | $1,450 |
| 56576 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,430 | $1,450 |
| 56579 | $840 | $970 | $1,200 | $1,660 | $1,730 |
| 56586 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,580 | $1,600 |
| 56587 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,420 | $1,430 |
| 56588 | $760 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,490 | $1,500 |
| 56590 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,700 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA
1151 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: (218) 739-3249
Email updates
About HRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA
Overview
The Housing Authority of Fergus Falls, Minnesota (HRA of FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA) manages 68 public housing units and administers 234 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 203 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 67%, and its programs are combined, offering both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the four housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena, and Wilkin counties, the HRA of Fergus Falls ranks first by voucher count, significantly higher than peers like the OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA, which administers 144 vouchers. On a statewide level, the HRA of Fergus Falls holds the 30th 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 $970 to $1410, with an average of $1054. This is below the state average of $1255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1410 in ZIP code 56528, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 56315.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Ashby, MN
- Battle lake, MN
- Bertha, MN
- Bluffton, MN
- Brandon, MN
- Clitherall, MN
- Dalton, MN
- Deer creek, MN
- Dent, MN
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Doran, MN
- Downer, MN
- Eagle bend, MN
- Elizabeth, MN
- Erhard, MN
- Evansville, MN
- Fergus Falls, MN
- Frazee, MN
- Henning, MN
- Hewitt, MN
- Menahga, MN
- New york mills, MN
- Ottertail, MN
- Parkers prairie, MN
- Pelican Rapids, MN
- Perham, MN
- Richville, MN
- Rothsay, MN
- Sebeka, MN
- Underwood, MN
- Vergas, MN
- Vining, MN
- Wadena, MN
- Wendell, MN
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRAFergus Falls, MN, 144 vouchers
- HRA of PERHAM, MINNESOTAPerham, MN
- HRA OF HENNING, MINNESOTAHenning, MN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.