Section 8 in Minnesota: FMR & Landlord Guide

35,949 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 19 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros

19 total markets

Active vouchers

35,949

Occupied

30,680

85% utilized

Source-of-income law

Protected statewide

MN Human Rights Act amendment

Can a Minnesota landlord refuse Section 8?

No. Minnesota state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.

MN Human Rights Act amendment

Statewide SOI protection.

View statute →

Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Minnesota

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Minnesota data feeds directly into the tools below.

Look up by ZIP →Voucher vs market analyzer HQS pre-inspection All states & metros