Mille Lacs County, MN
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850/mo | $765 – $935/mo |
| 1 BR | $856/mo | $770 – $942/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,123/mo | $1,011 – $1,235/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,346/mo | $1,211 – $1,481/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,884/mo | $1,696 – $2,072/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mille Lacs County, MN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Mille Lacs County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Mille Lacs County
- HRA OF PRINCETON, MINNESOTA
801 3rd St N, Princeton, MN, 55371 · 7633892442
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Mille Lacs County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,300 |
| 2 people | $39,200 |
| 3 people | $44,100 |
| 4 people | $49,000 |
| 5 people | $52,950 |
| 6 people | $56,850 |
| 7 people | $60,800 |
| 8 people | $64,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Mille Lacs County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
RED WILLOW ESTATES
SCATTERED SITE, ONAMIA, MN, 5635930 income-restricted units22 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053BELLE HAVEN TOWNHOMES
101 18TH AVE N, PRINCETON, MN, 5537116 income-restricted units of 17 total8 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037ONAMIA MANOR
MULTIPLE BUILDING ADDRESSES, ONAMIA, MN, 5635917 income-restricted units12 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WEST BIRCH TOWNHOMES
504 13TH AVE N, PRINCETON, MN, 5537139 income-restricted units of 40 total16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028ONAMIA TOWN SQUARE
MULTIPLE BUILDING ADDRESSES, ONAMIA, MN, 5635939 income-restricted units14 1BR, 17 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CENTENNIAL TERRACE
380 1ST ST NE, MILACA, MN, 5635324 income-restricted units23 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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