Section 8 in Barnes County, ND
221 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Barnes County, 99% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Barnes 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) | $718 | $646 to $790 |
| 1-bedroom | $722 | $650 to $794 |
| 2-bedroom | $948 | $853 to $1,043 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,137 | $1,023 to $1,251 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,590 | $1,431 to $1,749 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Barnes County covers up to $948 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $853 to $1,043.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Barnes County?
Source-of-income protection status for North Dakota is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Barnes 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.
Barnes County Housing Authority
Valley City · PHA code ND022
221 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Barnes County
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Other North Dakota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 10,826 · FIPS 38003.