HUD Metro FMR Area · 2 counties
Grand Forks, ND-MN Fair Market Rent & Income Limits
For FY2027 HUD set the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Grand Forks, ND-MN area at $1,014 a month, down 6.9% from FY2026. The FY2026 median family income is $106,800. The same figures apply in all 2 counties of the area.
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Enter your household size and total yearly income before taxes to see which HUD income category it falls in for Grand Forks, ND-MN.
Low income (80% limit)
A household of 4 earning $83,700 is under the 80% limit of $85,700 for this area. At 30% of income it could pay about $2,092 a month for rent and utilities.
This is a quick comparison with HUD's published limits, not an eligibility decision. Programs count income in their own ways and many have waiting lists; the local housing agency or property decides.
Income limits
| People | Extremely low30% / poverty | Very low50% | 60% (LIHTC)MTSP | Low income80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,550 | $37,500 | $45,000 | $60,000 |
| 2 | $25,750 | $42,850 | $51,420 | $68,600 |
| 3 | $28,950 | $48,200 | $57,840 | $77,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $53,550 | $64,260 | $85,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $57,850 | $69,420 | $92,600 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $62,150 | $74,580 | $99,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $66,450 | $79,740 | $106,300 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $70,700 | $84,840 | $113,150 |
Two-bedroom FMR since 2001
Counties in the area
| County | People | 2 BR FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County, ND | 72,923 | $1,014 |
| Polk County, MN | 30,705 | $1,014 |
Small Area FMRs across 49 ZIP codes
Two-bedroom Small Area FMRs in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area run from $1,010 to $1,520; the middle ZIP code is at $1,040, against the area-wide FMR of $1,014. This is not a mandatory Small Area FMR area; agencies may opt in.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Grand Forks, ND-MN area are $816 (studio), $821 (1 BR), $1,014 (2 BR), $1,404 (3 BR) and $1,695 (4 BR) a month.
What is the area median income for Grand Forks, ND-MN?
The FY2026 median family income is $106,800; the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,700.
Which counties are in this HUD metro area?
Grand Forks County, ND and Polk County, MN.