Isanti County, MN Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Isanti County (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,242 | $1,118–$1,366 |
| 1 BR | $1,405 | $1,265–$1,546 |
| 2 BR | $1,709 | $1,538–$1,880 |
| 3 BR | $2,262 | $2,036–$2,488 |
| 4 BR | $2,531 | $2,278–$2,784 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 54002
- 54016
- 54021
- 54023
- 54082
- 55001
- 55003
- 55005
- 55010
- 55011
- 55012
- 55014
- 55016
- 55017
- 55024
- 55025
- 55032
- 55038
- 55042
- 55044
- 55047
- 55054
- 55068
- 55071
- 55076
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- 55080
- 55082
- 55090
- 55101
- 55102
- 55104
- 55105
- 55107
- 55108
- 55109
- 55110
- 55114
- 55116
- 55121
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- 55123
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- 55129
- 55155
- 55301
- 55303
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- 55311
- 55316
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- 55322
- 55340
- 55341
- 55346
- 55347
- 55356
- 55360
- 55362
- 55363
- 55379
- 55387
- 55391
- 55398
- 55410
- 55415
- 55424
- 55427
- 55434
- 55439
- 55442
- 55449
- 55455
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Isanti County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $1,538–$1,880/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Isanti County, MN for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Isanti County (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area) is $1,242 for a studio, $1,405 for 1 bedroom, $1,709 for 2 bedrooms, $2,262 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,531 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Isanti County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Isanti County that range is about $1,538–$1,880 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.