Section 8 in Becker County, MN
248 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Becker County, 65% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Becker County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $708 | $637 to $779 |
| 1-bedroom | $783 | $705 to $861 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,027 | $924 to $1,130 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,341 | $1,207 to $1,475 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,474 | $1,327 to $1,621 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Becker County covers up to $1,027 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $924 to $1,130.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Becker County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Becker County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Minnesota bans SOI discrimination statewide as of 2023.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Becker County in the Detroit Lakes metro
Becker County is one of the counties inside the Detroit Lakes, MN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Detroit Lakes metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Becker County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Hra of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes · PHA code MN107
171 Section 8 unitsBecker County Economic Development Authority
Detroit Lakes · PHA code MN190
77 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Becker County
Becker County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Becker County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 35,202 · FIPS 27005.