GRANT COUNTY HRA
10 2nd St NE, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531 · ~134 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Elbow Lake, 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. Full county data: Grant County
Who this agency serves
GRANT COUNTY HRA served 99 households across 134 units (74% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $25,148, and pays an average of $392 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 99 of 134 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,148
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $392
- Avg. household size
- 1.6 people
- Households with children
- 21%
- Head of household 62+
- 47%
- Head of household with a disability
- 29%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 99 months
Unit mix: 70% 1-bedroom, 12% 2-bedroom, 18% 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 1 development with an average score of 98 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT CO HRA | Elbow Lake | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Feb 2023 |
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.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through GRANT COUNTY HRA, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) 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. Contact GRANT COUNTY HRA directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact GRANT COUNTY HRA directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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