Housing authoritiesMNLE SUEUR COUNTY HRA
LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA
LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA is based in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN and administers 118 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MN171. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 71. Occupancy: 60%. 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 / LOW-RISE / WALK-UP), 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) | n/a | $36 | n/a | $42 | n/a |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | n/a | n/a | $53 | n/a | n/a |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $9 | $9 | $12 | $15 | n/a |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $12 | $15 | n/a | n/a |
| Other Electric | n/a | $38 | n/a | $44 | n/a |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 | n/a |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $15 | n/a | n/a |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | n/a | $27 | n/a | $33 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | n/a | $27 | n/a | $33 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | n/a | n/a | $27 | n/a | $33 |
| Water | n/a | n/a | $43 | n/a | n/a |
| Sewer | $37 | n/a | $43 | n/a | n/a |
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
LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 345-0450
Email updates
About LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA
Overview
The LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA operates as a voucher-only housing authority, administering 118 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 71 households, with an occupancy rate of 60%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in need.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA ranks second by voucher count. Its peers include the MANKATO EDA, which administers 678 vouchers, and the BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDA, with 99 vouchers. On a broader scale, the LE SUEUR COUNTY HRA holds the 48th position among 60 authorities in the state by the number of 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 lower than the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,560 in ZIP code 56024, while the lowest is $1,060 in ZIP code 56037.
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
- BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDAMankato, MN, 99 vouchers
- FARIBAULT COUNTY HRAMankato, MN, 93 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.