Section 8 in Grand Forks, ND: FMR & Landlord Guide
Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (CBSA 24220). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $863 | $777 – $949 |
| 1-bedroom | $868 | $781 – $955 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,089 | $980 – $1,198 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,515 | $1,364 – $1,667 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,827 | $1,644 – $2,010 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Grand Forks, ND covers up to $1,089 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $980–$1,198.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Grand Forks, ND
5 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Grand Forks Housing Authority
Grand Forks, ND · ND012 · 1,504 HCV units
- Status unknown
NW MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA
Mentor, MN · MN158 · 995 HCV units
- Status unknown
CROOKSTON HOUSING AND EDA
Crookston, MN · MN021 · 218 HCV units
- Status unknown
Nelson County Housing Authority
Grand Forks, ND · ND058 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
HRA OF WARREN, MINNESOTA
Warren, MN · MN076 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in ND
Source-of-income protection status for ND is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Grand Forks, ND property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.