Section 8 in Stevens County, MN
212 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Stevens County, 74% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Stevens 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) | $683 | $615 to $751 |
| 1-bedroom | $755 | $680 to $831 |
| 2-bedroom | $991 | $892 to $1,090 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,378 | $1,240 to $1,516 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,662 | $1,496 to $1,828 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Stevens 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 Stevens County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Stevens 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 Stevens 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.
Stevens County Hra
Morris · PHA code MN182
212 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Stevens County
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Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,682 · FIPS 27149.