How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 58078?

For ZIP 58078 in Cass County, ND, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 58078?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 58078, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 58078?

Vouchers for Cass County are administered by Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Housing Authority of Cass County, Richland County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 58078 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 58078

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 58078 in Cass County, North Dakota: 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 North Dakota.

Studio

$860

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR

$2,080

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%)

$1,115

FMR (100%)

$1,240

High (110%)

$1,365

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 58078 at $1,240 is $128 higher than the Cass County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,112. 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 58078?

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 Cass County

Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Fargo · PHA code ND014
2,055 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Cass County
West Fargo · PHA code ND001
545 Section 8 units
Richland County Housing Authority
West Fargo · PHA code ND035
156 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 58078 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 58078?: For ZIP 58078 in Cass County, ND, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,240 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,115 to $1,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 58078?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 58078, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $1,020, 2-bedroom $1,240, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 58078?: Vouchers for Cass County are administered by Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Housing Authority of Cass County, Richland County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 58078 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cass County overview All of North Dakota

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 58078 maps to Cass County, ND · FIPS 38017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.