Do You Need Assistance Paying Your Rent?
Rent and utilities consume a large portion of a household's monthly income. If you are paying more than 30% of your gross income towards rent and utilities, it's hard to make ends meet.
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program may be able to help.
This program is a subsidized rental assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, eligible families and individuals select their own rental units and pay 30% to 40% of their adjusted gross income towards rent and utilities. Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA pays the remaining balance directly to the landlord.
Service Area
Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA’s service area includes eight counties in Northwest Minnesota. The counties served are Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk*, Red Lake, Roseau, and Lake of the Woods.
*Limited availability in the city of Crookston
Income Limits
All affordable housing programs qualify recipients based on their income from income limits set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Along with income, family size is taken into account as well because of a higher cost of living providing for a larger family. We encourage everyone to apply to determine eligibility, even if you feel you may not qualify.
View HUD’s Fact Sheet & FAQs
Housing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet
Resources for Landlords & Tenants
MN Website for Landlords & Tenants Rights & Responsibilities (PDF)
Complete an application to find out if you qualify.
Additional Programs & Information
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Section 3 Economic Opportunities
For those with disabilities and low or very low income where a HUD assisted project is located.
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Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)
Helping those on the Housing Choice Voucher program get on track with their employment and educational goals.
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Section 8 Home Ownership Program
Assistance with mortgage payments for current participants of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
Rent Assistance FAQs
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First, you must complete and return the application for rent assistance. Your name will then be placed on our waiting list. Once selected, a Housing Specialist will contact you to see if you qualify for the program.
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This will vary as it depends on your income, the number of people in your household, where you live, and other criteria. Once you receive a letter stating you have been placed on our waiting list, you are welcome to contact our office for an approximate wait time.
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Rent guidelines will vary based on unit size you qualify for and the county you reside in. You may contact our office for additional information.