Section 8 in Minot, ND: FMR & Landlord Guide
Minot, ND metro area (CBSA 33500). 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) | $725 | $653 – $798 |
| 1-bedroom | $839 | $755 – $923 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,387 | $1,248 – $1,526 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,678 | $1,510 – $1,846 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Minot, ND covers up to $1,000 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $900–$1,100.
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 Minot, ND
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Minot Housing Authority
Minot, ND · ND017 · 1,154 HCV units
- Status unknown
Northwest Regional Housing Authority
Tolley, ND · ND070 · 49 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 Minot, 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.