Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 157 · Households served: 85 · Occupancy: 54% · ZIP codes served: 11
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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