Pennington 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 | $774/mo | $697 – $851/mo |
| 1 BR | $855/mo | $770 – $941/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,122/mo | $1,010 – $1,234/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,496/mo | $1,346 – $1,646/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,631/mo | $1,468 – $1,794/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Pennington County, MN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Pennington County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Pennington County
- THIEF RIVER FALLS HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUT
415 Arnold Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 · 2186815995
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Pennington 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 | $39,000 |
| 2 people | $44,550 |
| 3 people | $50,100 |
| 4 people | $55,650 |
| 5 people | $60,150 |
| 6 people | $64,600 |
| 7 people | $69,050 |
| 8 people | $73,500 |
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 Pennington 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.
RIVER POINTE TOWNHOMES
MULTIPLE BUILDING ADDRESSES, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670123 income-restricted units of 24 total12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046GREENWOOD TERRACE
2001 GREENWOOD ST E, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670125 income-restricted units of 26 total25 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045RIVERSIDE TERRACE
225 LA BREE AVE S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670166 income-restricted units66 1BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042NORTHLAND VILLAGE
MULTIPLE BUILDING ADDRESSES, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670186 income-restricted units of 87 total10 studio, 13 1BR, 42 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032SHERWOOD PARK TOWNHOMES
MULTIPLE BUILDING ADDRESSES, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670117 income-restricted units of 18 total13 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SOUTHWOOD PARK TOWNHOMES
1601 GREENWOOD ST E, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670111 income-restricted units of 12 total8 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027PIONEER COURT
1602 GREENWOOD ST, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 5670124 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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