Housing authoritiesMNOWATONNA HRA
OWATONNA HRA
OWATONNA HRA is based in Owatonna, Steele County, MN and administers 157 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MN220. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 85. Occupancy: 54%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Steele County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $869 |
| 1 bedroom | $968 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,202 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,482 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,647 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,893 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
Latest from OWATONNA HRA
- Restorative Burn October 26
- Fire Dept Open House 10/4The Owatonna Housing and Redevelopment Authority is announcing a Fire Department Open House event scheduled for October 4th.
- Commission OpeningsThe Owatona Housing Authority is announcing that there are currently open positions on its commission.
- Commission OpeningsThe Owatona Housing Authority is noting that there are vacancies available on its commission.
- Fire Prevention Week October 4-10The OWATONNA HRA is observing Fire Prevention Week from October 4th to 10th, encouraging awareness and safety measures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55049 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,930 | $2,060 |
| 55052 | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,710 | $2,150 |
| 55060 | $870 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,710 | $1,820 |
| 55917 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55924 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55946 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 55985 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 56026 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,410 | $1,640 |
| 56046 | $860 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,680 | $1,790 |
| 56072 | $710 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| 56093 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
OWATONNA HRA
540 W Hills Cir, Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 774-7318
Email updates
About OWATONNA HRA
Overview
The Owatonna Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is a voucher-only agency, administering 157 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 85 households, with an occupancy rate of 54%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Steele County, Minnesota.
Scale and standing
Among the 60 housing authorities in Minnesota that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Owatonna HRA ranks 41st in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of agencies, reflecting its role in serving a moderate number of households within the state. Despite its size, the HRA plays a crucial part in ensuring affordable housing options for the community it serves.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Owatonna HRA ranges from $970 to $1,210, with an average of $1,142. This is below the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 55052 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56072 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.