How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 56552?

For ZIP 56552 in Clay County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56552?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56552, by bedroom size: studio $670, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 56552?

Vouchers for Clay County are administered by Clay County Hra, Hra of Barnesville, Minnesota, Moorhead Public Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56552 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 56552

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56552 in Clay County, Minnesota: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Minnesota.

Studio

$670

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,330

4 BR

$1,550

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$875

FMR (100%)

$970

High (110%)

$1,065

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 56552 at $970 is $142 lower than the Clay County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,112. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 56552?

No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 56552. 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 Clay County

Clay County Hra
Dilworth · PHA code MN164
761 Section 8 units
Hra of Barnesville, Minnesota
Barnesville · PHA code MN068
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Moorhead Public Housing Agency
Moorhead · PHA code MN017
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56552 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 56552?: For ZIP 56552 in Clay County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56552?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56552, by bedroom size: studio $670, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,550. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 56552?: Vouchers for Clay County are administered by Clay County Hra, Hra of Barnesville, Minnesota, Moorhead Public Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56552 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Clay County overview All of Minnesota

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 56552 maps to Clay County, MN · FIPS 27027. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.