Fair Market Rents: Renville County, MN (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Renville 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 | MN median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $776/mo | $727 (+7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $781/mo | $833 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973/mo | $999 (-3%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,353/mo | $1,353 (0%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,602/mo | $1,573 (+2%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MN. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Renville 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 Renville County
We track 8 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia | 3 | 68 |