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Great Plains Housing Authority

Great Plains Housing Authority is based in Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND and administers 1,057 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code ND011. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 473. Occupancy: 44%. ZIP codes served: 21.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.

Area	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Dickey	$608	$810	$1,040	$1,400	$1,575
Eddy	$580	$773	$1,035	$1,400	$1,575
Foster	$611	$815	$1,050	$1,400	$1,575
Logan	$608	$900	$1,050	$1,400	$1,575
Sargent	$619	$825	$1,050	$1,400	$1,575
Stutsman	$544	$725	$1,040	$1,450	$1,575
Wells	$645	$860	$1,025	$1,400	$1,575

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$26	$31	$34	$40	$45
Heating (Bottle Gas/Propane)	$65	$77	$89	$101	$114
Heating (Electric)	$43	$52	$73	$90	$112
Heating (Electric Heat Pump)	$32	$36	$53	$67	$82
Heating (Oil / Other)	$101	$115	$143	$173	$199
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$2	$2	$2	$3	$4
Cooking (Bottle Gas/Propane)	$4	$4	$5	$12	$13
Cooking (Electric)	$9	$10	$13	$15	$17
Other Electric (Lights & Appliances) (Electric)	$32	$37	$51	$63	$76
Air Conditioning (Electric)	$10	$10	$10	$10	$10
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$5	$9	$12	$16	$17
Water Heating (Bottle Gas/Propane)	$17	$19	$33	$42	$47
Water Heating (Electric)	$25	$28	$42	$53	$61
Water Heating (Oil / Other)	$28	$36	$52	$63	$76
Water (Water)	$28	$28	$37	$47	$56
Sewer (Sewer)	$16	$16	$25	$28	$33

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Program	Status	Source
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)	Open	Authority's page
Public housing	Opening soon	Authority's page

As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.

Latest from Great Plains Housing Authority

2026-11-022027 Housing board meetings
The Great Plains Housing Authority has scheduled board meetings for 2027, with options for in-person attendance at various locations or virtual participation via Teams or conference call.
2026-11-02Proposed admin plan changes
The Great Plains Housing Authority is proposing changes to realign Mainstream Voucher programs and incorporate HOTMA updates, with separate addendums for specific counties.
2026-10-30Wait lists closed 10/31/26
The Housing Choice Voucher and Mainstream Voucher wait lists will close on November 1, 2026, while Project Based Voucher lists remain open.
2026-10-30McIntosh County HA – Admin Plan updates
McIntosh County Housing Authority plans to amend its Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan on January 5, 2027, including changes to waitlist preferences and portability restrictions.
2026-10-30Ransom County HA – Admin Plan notice
Ransom County Housing Authority will amend its Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan on January 5, 2027, with proposed changes to waitlist preferences and portability restrictions.

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
58401	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58402	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58405	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58420	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58421	$800	$810	$1,020	$1,420	$1,710
58424	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58426	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58442	$870	$870	$1,110	$1,540	$1,860
58454	$800	$810	$1,040	$1,440	$1,750
58455	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58466	$770	$780	$1,010	$1,320	$1,700
58467	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,680
58472	$780	$790	$1,010	$1,380	$1,700
58475	$800	$800	$1,020	$1,330	$1,420
58476	$910	$920	$1,180	$1,640	$1,980
58481	$780	$790	$1,010	$1,350	$1,700
58483	$830	$840	$1,060	$1,440	$1,670
58486	$890	$910	$1,010	$1,390	$1,700
58492	$770	$780	$1,010	$1,210	$1,700
58496	$790	$800	$1,010	$1,410	$1,700
58497	$780	$790	$1,010	$1,380	$1,700

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Great Plains Housing Authority

300 2nd Ave NE Ste 200, Jamestown, ND 58401

Phone: (701) 252-1098

Official website: greatplainsha.com

Email updates

About Great Plains Housing Authority

Overview

The Great Plains Housing Authority operates in Jamestown, North Dakota, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 1,057 Section 8 vouchers, serving 473 households. The occupancy rate is 44%, reflecting the agency's focus on providing rental assistance to those in need.

Scale and standing

The Great Plains Housing Authority ranks 5th in the state of North Dakota by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 25 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, highlighting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Stutsman County and beyond.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1,310, with an average of $911. This is below the state average of $1,023. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 58476 at $1,310, while the lowest is in ZIP code 58401 at $870.

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.