How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 56572?

For ZIP 56572 in Otter Tail County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56572?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56572, by bedroom size: studio $680, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,360, 4-bedroom $1,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 56572?

Vouchers for Otter Tail County are administered by Hra of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Otter Tail County Hra, Hra of Perham, Minnesota. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56572 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 56572

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56572 in Otter Tail 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

$680

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$980

3 BR

$1,360

4 BR

$1,430

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%)

$880

FMR (100%)

$980

High (110%)

$1,080

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 56572 at $980 is $3 lower than the Otter Tail County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $983. 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 56572?

No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 56572. 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 Otter Tail County

Hra of Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls · PHA code MN008
234 Section 8 units
Otter Tail County Hra
Fergus Falls · PHA code MN177
144 Section 8 units
Hra of Perham, Minnesota
Perham · PHA code MN020
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Hra of Henning, Minnesota
Henning · PHA code MN083
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56572 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 56572?: For ZIP 56572 in Otter Tail County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56572?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56572, by bedroom size: studio $680, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,360, 4-bedroom $1,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 56572?: Vouchers for Otter Tail County are administered by Hra of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Otter Tail County Hra, Hra of Perham, Minnesota. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56572 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Otter Tail County overview All of Minnesota

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 56572 maps to Otter Tail County, MN · FIPS 27111. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.