Housing authoritiesMNSTEARNS COUNTY HRA
STEARNS COUNTY HRA
STEARNS COUNTY HRA is based in Cold Spring, Stearns County, MN and administers 291 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MN172. Program type: Combined. Households served: 198. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 33.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Mobile Home), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $56 | $65 | $76 | $86 |
| Heating (Propane) | $62 | $74 | $86 | $96 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $132 | $156 | $177 | $199 |
| Heating (Electric) | $84 | $86 | $89 | $91 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $35 | $41 | $48 | $53 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $11 | $11 |
| Cooking (Propane) | $5 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $9 | $12 | $15 | $18 |
| Electricity (Electricity) | $42 | $58 | $76 | $92 |
| Air Conditioning (Electricity) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $15 | $22 | $27 | $34 |
| Water Heating (Propane) | $16 | $22 | $31 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $26 | $33 | $40 | $49 |
| Water and Sewer | $36 | $46 | $54 | $64 |
| Trash | $35 | $36 | $38 | $38 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55320 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 55329 | $790 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,690 |
| 55353 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 55382 | $1,210 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,230 | $2,540 |
| 55389 | $790 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,690 |
| 56301 | $970 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,810 | $2,150 |
| 56303 | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,860 |
| 56307 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56310 | $790 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,720 |
| 56312 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56314 | $820 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 56316 | $900 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $1,900 |
| 56320 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $2,060 | $2,430 |
| 56321 | $910 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $2,030 |
| 56325 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56331 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56335 | $880 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,960 |
| 56336 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56340 | $900 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $1,990 |
| 56352 | $880 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,650 | $1,960 |
| 56356 | $830 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| 56362 | $830 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,550 | $1,810 |
| 56367 | $900 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
| 56368 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56369 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56371 | $790 | $850 | $1,100 | $1,470 | $1,730 |
| 56374 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,800 | $2,130 |
| 56375 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,770 | $2,090 |
| 56376 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56377 | $1,010 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,890 | $2,240 |
| 56378 | $790 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,450 | $1,690 |
| 56385 | $860 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,510 | $1,690 |
| 56387 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $2,040 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
STEARNS COUNTY HRA
401 Westwind Ct, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Phone: (320) 685-7771
Email updates
About STEARNS COUNTY HRA
Overview
The Stearns County HRA operates as a voucher-only housing authority, administering 291 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 198 households, with an occupancy rate of 68%. The authority's combined program type integrates various housing assistance efforts to meet the needs of the community.
Scale and standing
Among the four housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Stearns County HRA ranks second by voucher count, just behind the HRA of St. Cloud, Minnesota, which administers 1,022 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 23rd position among 60 authorities in the state of Minnesota that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,590, with an average of $1,162. This is slightly below the state average of $1,255. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 55382 at $1,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 56307 at $1,040.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Albany, MN
- Avon, MN
- Belgrade, MN
- Bowlus, MN
- Brooten, MN
- Clearwater, MN
- Cold Spring, MN
- Eden valley, MN
- Elrosa, MN
- Freeport, MN
- Greenwald, MN
- Grey eagle, MN
- Holdingford, MN
- Kimball, MN
- Melrose, MN
- New munich, MN
- Paynesville, MN
- Rice, MN
- Richmond, MN
- Rockville, MN
- Roscoe, MN
- Saint Joseph, MN
- Saint martin, MN
- Saint stephen, MN
- Sartell, MN
- Sauk Centre, MN
- South Haven, MN
- Villard, MN
- Waite Park, MN
- Watkins, MN
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HRA of ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTASaint Cloud, MN, 1,022 vouchers
- HRA of SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTASauk Centre, MN
- HRA OF CITY OF MELROSE, MINNESOTAMelrose, MN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.