Otter Tail County HRA

1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
(218) 739-3249



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About Otter Tail County HRA

There are 3 and 4 bedroom family public housing homes located in the cities of Fergus Falls, Underwood, Henning, New York Mills and Pelican Rapids. These homes are rented to eligible households for 30% of their adjusted income. Amenities include garage, washer/dryer hookups, stove, refrigerator. A deck overlooking the beautiful back yard in all units except Fergus Falls.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a program designed to help low income families afford market rate rental housing.

The program is administered locally by the Fergus Falls/Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and is referred to as “Section 8” and “Rent Assistance”.

The Riverview Heights apartments complex is a safe place you can call home.
Completely handicapped accessible units and catered meals are available. A community and craft room provides a great location for residents to visit and attend community functions. Preference is given to residents requiring 24 hour assisted living services.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Fergus Falls Housing & Redevelopment Authority is to assist low income, very low income and extremely low income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. The Housing Authority is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical and professional manner. The Housing Authority will work cooperatively with its clients and appropriate community agencies in order to accomplish this mission.

Program Summary for Otter Tail County HRA

Otter Tail County HRA is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Otter Tail County HRA manages several funded programs and has a total of 814 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Otter Tail County HRA administered a total of 2,124 Section 8 Vouchers. Otter Tail County HRA currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Otter Tail County HRA is located at 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 and serves the city of Fergus Falls. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Otter Tail County HRA at, (218) 739-3249 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Otter Tail County HRA compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 6
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,124
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 814
Waiting list for the Otter Tail County HRA is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County, MN:

Median Income
$0
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 Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County, MN:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$510 $513 $681 $916 $947



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Fergus Falls HRA Fergus Falls HRA Fergus Falls MN N/A N/A Open 0.05 Miles Contact
Grant County HRA Grant County HRA Elbow Lake MN 51 80 Open 21.14 Miles Contact
Breckenridge Housing & Redevelopment Authority Breckenridge Housing & Redevelopment Authority Breckenridge MN N/A N/A Open 25.64 Miles Contact
Henning HRA Henning HRA Henning MN 565 N/A Open 29.37 Miles Contact
Barnesville HRA Barnesville HRA Barnesville MN N/A N/A Open 30.03 Miles Contact
Perham HRA Perham HRA Perham MN N/A N/A Open 31.06 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Otter Tail County HRA Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
13
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Otter Tail County Quick Facts

Population: 57,635
Persons Per Household: 2.3
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 9.5%
Homeownership Rate: 78.9%
Housing Units: 35,465
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,400
Median Household Income: $48,961