Becker County Economic Development Authority

712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
(218) 846-7330



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Becker County

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About Becker County Economic Development Authority

The Becker County Economic Development Authority (EDA) was formed in May 1997, via an enabling County resolution and State legislation. The Authority is governed by a board of seven members appointed by the Becker County Board. The Authority has all the powers, rights, duties and obligations conferred by Minn. Stat. 469.090.1081 to promote and provide incentives for economic development.

In 1999, the County Board transferred the Housing and Redevelopment Authority into the EDA bringing with it Section 8 and Public Housing programs and funds.


Mission Statement

Enhance the quality of life by developing and promoting housing and economic development opportunities.

Program Summary for Becker County Economic Development Authority

Becker County Economic Development Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Becker County Economic Development Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 25 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Becker County Economic Development Authority administered a total of 74 Section 8 Vouchers. Becker County Economic Development Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Becker County Economic Development Authority is located at 712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 and serves the city of Detroit Lakes. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Becker County Economic Development Authority at, (218) 846-7330 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Becker County Economic Development Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 74
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 25
Waiting list for the Becker County Economic Development Authority is currently Closed


2022 Income Limits for Becker County, MN

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Becker County, MN:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $25,450
  • $29,050
  • $32,700
  • $36,300
  • $39,250
  • $42,150
  • $45,050
  • $47,950
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,300
  • $17,450
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $40,700
  • $46,500
  • $52,300
  • $58,100
  • $62,750
  • $67,400
  • $72,050
  • $76,700

2017 Fair Market Rents for Becker County, MN

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Becker County, MN:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$433 $529 $682 $896 $940



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Detroit Lakes HRA Detroit Lakes HRA Detroit Lakes MN 167 91 Open 0.45 Miles Contact
Perham HRA Perham HRA Perham MN N/A N/A Open 20.09 Miles Contact
Barnesville HRA Barnesville HRA Barnesville MN N/A N/A Open 29.06 Miles Contact
Fergus Falls HRA Fergus Falls HRA Fergus Falls MN N/A N/A Open 37.56 Miles Contact
Otter Tail County HRA Otter Tail County HRA Fergus Falls MN 2,124 814 Open 37.56 Miles Contact
Park Rapids HRA Park Rapids HRA Park Rapids MN N/A N/A Open 38.15 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Becker County Economic Development Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
25
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Becker County Quick Facts

Population: 33,259
Persons Per Household: 2.4
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 9.8%
Homeownership Rate: 79.0%
Housing Units: 18,991
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,455
Median Household Income: $50,214