Section 8 in Ramsey County, ND
326 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Ramsey County, 44% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Ramsey 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) | $602 | $542 to $662 |
| 1-bedroom | $719 | $647 to $791 |
| 2-bedroom | $873 | $786 to $960 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,214 | $1,093 to $1,335 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,464 | $1,318 to $1,610 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Ramsey County covers up to $873 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $786 to $960.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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.
North Central Housing Authority
Devils Lake · PHA code ND013
326 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Ramsey County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other North Dakota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,613 · FIPS 38071.