Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 408 · Households served: 230 · Occupancy: 56% · ZIP codes served: 16
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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