Pope 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 sizeFair Market RentEst. payment standard range
Studio$726/mo$653$799/mo
1 BR$803/mo$723$883/mo
2 BR$1,053/mo$948$1,158/mo
3 BR$1,263/mo$1,137$1,389/mo
4 BR$1,394/mo$1,255$1,533/mo

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Pope County, MN (FY 2026)

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Pope County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

Housing authority serving Pope County

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Pope 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 sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$36,400
2 people$41,600
3 people$46,800
4 people$51,950
5 people$56,150
6 people$60,300
7 people$64,450
8 people$68,600

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 →

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