Housing authoritiesMNRICE COUNTY HRA
RICE COUNTY HRA
RICE COUNTY HRA is based in Faribault, Rice County, MN and administers 408 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MN193. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 230. Occupancy: 56%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-05-08 (Rice County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $980 |
| 1 bedroom | $986 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,294 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,656 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,125 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,443 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55018 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 55019 | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,330 | $2,940 |
| 55021 | $940 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,640 | $2,070 |
| 55046 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,840 | $2,360 |
| 55049 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,930 | $2,060 |
| 55052 | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,710 | $2,150 |
| 55053 | $1,180 | $1,220 | $1,580 | $2,100 | $2,640 |
| 55057 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55087 | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,700 | $2,140 |
| 55088 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55946 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,770 | $2,130 |
| 56052 | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $2,040 | $2,440 |
| 56069 | $810 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 56071 | $1,130 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $2,070 | $2,330 |
| 56093 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| 56096 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,420 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
RICE COUNTY HRA
320 3rd St NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 333-3782
Email updates
About RICE COUNTY HRA
Overview
The RICE COUNTY HRA operates as a voucher-only housing authority, administering 408 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 230 households, with an occupancy rate of 56%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Rice County, Minnesota.
Scale and standing
Among the housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the RICE COUNTY HRA ranks first by voucher count, outpacing peers such as the Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Faribault, which does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the RICE COUNTY HRA holds the 17th position among 60 authorities in the state of Minnesota that provide 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 $1,660, with an average of $1,368. This is higher than the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 56052 at $1,660, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56093 at $1,060.
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.
- Housing & Redevelopment Authority Of FaribaultFaribault, MN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.