Section 8 in Swift County, MN
86 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Swift County, 65% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Swift 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) | $671 | $604 to $738 |
| 1-bedroom | $768 | $691 to $845 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,285 | $1,157 to $1,414 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,314 | $1,183 to $1,445 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Swift County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Swift County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Swift 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 Swift 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.
Swift County Hra
Benson · PHA code MN166
86 Section 8 unitsHra of Benson, Minnesota
Benson · PHA code MN014
94 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Swift County
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Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,806 · FIPS 27151.