BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDA

Mankato, MN, 56001 · ~155 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mankato, MN (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDA served 128 households across 155 units (83% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.6 people, an average annual income of $23,067, and pays an average of $530 per month toward rent.

Households served
128 of 155 units
Avg. household income
$23,067
Avg. rent paid by household
$530
Avg. household size
2.6 people
Households with children
47%
Head of household 62+
31%
Head of household with a disability
49%

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 31% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 86 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
BLUE EARTH COUNTY HRAMadison Lake99 High PerformerUPCSMar 2023
BRECKENRIDGE TOWNHOMESEagle Lake73 StandardNSPIREJan 2026

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact BLUE EARTH COUNTY EDA directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.