Section 8 in Meeker County, MN
97 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Meeker County, 78% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Meeker 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) | $687 | $618 to $756 |
| 1-bedroom | $854 | $769 to $939 |
| 2-bedroom | $997 | $897 to $1,097 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,387 | $1,248 to $1,526 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,407 | $1,266 to $1,548 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Meeker County covers up to $997 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $897 to $1,097.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Meeker County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Meeker 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.
Housing authorities serving Meeker 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.
Meeker County Hra
Dassel · PHA code MN178
97 Section 8 unitsHra of Litchfield, Minnesota
Litchfield · PHA code MN070
60 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Meeker County
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Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 23,352 · FIPS 27093.