Section 8 in Fargo, ND: FMR & Landlord Guide
Fargo, ND-MN metro area (CBSA 22020). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $768 | $691 – $845 |
| 1-bedroom | $917 | $825 – $1,009 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,112 | $1,001 – $1,223 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,547 | $1,392 – $1,702 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,865 | $1,679 – $2,052 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Fargo, ND covers up to $1,112 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,001–$1,223.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Fargo, ND
6 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Fargo, ND · ND014 · 2,055 HCV units
- Status unknown
CLAY COUNTY HRA
Dilworth, MN · MN164 · 761 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Cass County
West Fargo, ND · ND001 · 545 HCV units
- Status unknown
Richland County Housing Authority
West Fargo, ND · ND035 · 156 HCV units
- Status unknown
MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
Moorhead, MN · MN017 · 0 HCV units
- Status unknown
HRA OF BARNESVILLE, MINNESOTA
Barnesville, MN · MN068 · 0 HCV units
Source-of-income law in ND
Source-of-income protection status for ND is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Fargo, ND property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.