Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 688 · Households served: 520 · Occupancy: 75% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Morton County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 688 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 520 households, with an occupancy rate of 75%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Morton County.
Among the housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Morton County Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count, outpacing peers like the Mercer County Housing Authority, which administers 33 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the sixth position among the 25 authorities in North Dakota that offer Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its significant role in the region's housing assistance programs.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $950 to $1190, with an average of $1056. This is slightly above the state average of $1023. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 58554 at $1190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 58563 at $950.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58520 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58535 | $870 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,490 | $1,700 |
| 58554 | $880 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,720 |
| 58563 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58566 | $870 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,710 |
| 58570 | $870 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,810 |
| 58631 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58638 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
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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