Section 8 in Williams County, ND
136 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Williams County, 59% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Williams 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) | $1,042 | $938 to $1,146 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,068 | $961 to $1,175 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,196 | $1,076 to $1,316 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,578 | $1,420 to $1,736 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,745 | $1,571 to $1,920 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Williams County covers up to $1,196 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,076 to $1,316.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Williams 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.
Williams County in the Williston metro
Williams County is one of the counties inside the Williston, ND core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Williston metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Williams 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Williston
Williston · PHA code ND002
136 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Williams County
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Other North Dakota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 39,076 · FIPS 38105.