Housing authoritiesMNHRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
HRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
HRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA is based in Saint Cloud, Stearns County, MN and administers 1,022 Section 8 vouchers and 291 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MN038. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,190. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 33.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. Cloud/Benton County | $943 | $974 | $1,242 | $1,646 | $1,957 | $2,250 |
| Sherburne and Wright Counties | $1,174 | $1,360 | $1,663 | $2,243 | $2,540 | $2,921 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Low-Rise Apartment), 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) | $57 | $67 | $73 | $78 | $83 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $104 | $123 | $134 | $143 | $153 |
| Heating (Electric) | $49 | $58 | $77 | $95 | $114 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $39 | $46 | $55 | $61 | $68 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $141 | $167 | $179 | $193 | $204 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $12 | $15 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $19 |
| Other Electric | $32 | $38 | $53 | $67 | $82 |
| Air Conditioning | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $11 | $15 | $20 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $17 | $20 | $27 | $37 | $45 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $29 | $36 | $44 | $52 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $23 | $26 | $37 | $49 | $60 |
| Water | $17 | $17 | $25 | $34 | $43 |
| Sewer | $52 | $53 | $63 | $73 | $82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55320 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55329 | $790 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,690 |
| 55353 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 55382 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,230 | $2,540 |
| 55389 | $790 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 56301 | $970 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,810 | $2,150 |
| 56303 | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,860 |
| 56307 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56310 | $790 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,720 |
| 56312 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56314 | $820 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 56316 | $900 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $1,900 |
| 56320 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $2,060 | $2,430 |
| 56321 | $910 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $2,030 |
| 56325 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56331 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56335 | $880 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,960 |
| 56336 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56340 | $900 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $1,990 |
| 56352 | $880 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,960 |
| 56356 | $830 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| 56362 | $830 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,550 | $1,810 |
| 56367 | $900 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
| 56368 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56369 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56371 | $790 | $850 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56374 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,800 | $2,130 |
| 56375 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,770 | $2,090 |
| 56376 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56377 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,890 | $2,240 |
| 56378 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56385 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,510 | $1,690 |
| 56387 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $2,040 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
1225 W Saint Germain St, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: (320) 202-3174
Official website: stcloudhra.com
Email updates
About HRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
Overview
The HRA of St. Cloud, Minnesota operates 291 public housing units and administers 1,022 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,190 households. The agency maintains a 90% occupancy rate and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities sharing the service area, the HRA of St. Cloud ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers like the Stearns County HRA, which administers 291 vouchers. Statewide, the HRA of St. Cloud holds the sixth position in terms of voucher size, out of 60 authorities in Minnesota.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,590, with an average of $1,162, slightly below the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 55382 at $1,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56307 at $1,040.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Albany, MN
- Avon, MN
- Belgrade, MN
- Bowlus, MN
- Brooten, MN
- Clearwater, MN
- Cold Spring, MN
- Eden valley, MN
- Elrosa, MN
- Freeport, MN
- Greenwald, MN
- Grey eagle, MN
- Holdingford, MN
- Kimball, MN
- Melrose, MN
- New munich, MN
- Paynesville, MN
- Rice, MN
- Richmond, MN
- Rockville, MN
- Roscoe, MN
- Saint Joseph, MN
- Saint martin, MN
- Saint stephen, MN
- Sartell, MN
- Sauk Centre, MN
- South Haven, MN
- Villard, MN
- Waite Park, MN
- Watkins, MN
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- STEARNS COUNTY HRACold Spring, MN, 291 vouchers
- HRA of SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTASauk Centre, MN
- HRA OF CITY OF MELROSE, MINNESOTAMelrose, MN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.