FY2027 Small Area FMR · Foreston, MN
ZIP 56330 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 56330 (Foreston, MN) is $1,340 a month, up 8.9% from FY2026. That is 19% above the Mille Lacs County, MN area-wide FMR of $1,124.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 56330 sits in the Mille Lacs County, MN area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 56330 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mille Lacs County, MN is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,124 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,340 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 56330 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under St. Cloud, MN (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $820 | $920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $870 | $930 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,124 | $1,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,351 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $1,879 | $2,040 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,340 needs about $53,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 56330 lies mainly in Mille Lacs County and Benton County. See the Mille Lacs County, MN county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 56330?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 56330 are $970 (studio), $1,040 (1 BR), $1,340 (2 BR), $1,630 (3 BR) and $2,220 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 56330?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 56330 that range is $1,206 to $1,474 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 56330?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mille Lacs County, MN area apply: median family income $92,900, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.