How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 56594?

For ZIP 56594 in Wilkin County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56594?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56594, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 56594?

Vouchers for Wilkin County are administered by Breckenridge Hra of Breckenridge, Minnesota. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56594 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 56594

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56594 in Wilkin 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

$810

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,560

4 BR

$1,850

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%)

$1,015

FMR (100%)

$1,130

High (110%)

$1,245

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 56594 at $1,130 is $157 higher than the Wilkin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $973. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 56594?

No. Minnesota law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 56594. 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 Wilkin County

Breckenridge Hra of Breckenridge, Minnesota
Breckenridge · PHA code MN072
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56594 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 56594?: For ZIP 56594 in Wilkin County, MN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 56594?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 56594, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,560, 4-bedroom $1,850. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 56594?: Vouchers for Wilkin County are administered by Breckenridge Hra of Breckenridge, Minnesota. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 56594 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Wilkin County overview All of Minnesota

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 56594 maps to Wilkin County, MN · FIPS 27167. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.