Fair Market Rents: McKenzie County, ND (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McKenzie County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | ND median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,117/mo | $732 (+53%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,124/mo | $755 (+49%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,354/mo | $873 (+55%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,672/mo | $1,214 (+38%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,271/mo | $1,464 (+55%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in ND. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in McKenzie County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in McKenzie County
We track 2 assisted properties countywide: