Section 8 in Wadena County, MN
117 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Wadena County, 57% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Wadena 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) | $701 | $631 to $771 |
| 1-bedroom | $783 | $705 to $861 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,016 | $914 to $1,118 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,218 | $1,096 to $1,340 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,345 | $1,211 to $1,480 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Wadena County covers up to $1,016 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $914 to $1,118.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Wadena County?
No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Wadena 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 Wadena 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 Wadena, Minnesota
Wadena · PHA code MN018
117 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Wadena County
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Other Minnesota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 14,108 · FIPS 27159.