Section 8 in Douglas County, MN
276 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Douglas County, 63% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Douglas 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) | $737 | $663 to $811 |
| 1-bedroom | $772 | $695 to $849 |
| 2-bedroom | $991 | $892 to $1,090 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,378 | $1,240 to $1,516 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,441 | $1,297 to $1,585 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Douglas County covers up to $991 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $892 to $1,090.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Douglas County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Douglas 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.
Douglas County in the Alexandria metro
Douglas County is one of the counties inside the Alexandria, MN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Alexandria metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Douglas 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.
Douglas County Hra
Alexandria · PHA code MN192
276 Section 8 unitsHra of Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria · PHA code MN035
130 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Douglas County
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Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 39,081 · FIPS 27041.