Do I Qualify?
Fargo affordable housing eligibility is based on income and household size, and varies by rental. To qualify for Fargo Housing rentals:
You must meet income requirements. See below for more information.
- At least one member of the household must be 18 years or older.
- Qualify on the basis of citizenship or the eligible immigrant status of family members.
- Provide social security number information for family members as required.
- Consent to Fargo Housing’s collection and use of family information as provided for in Fargo Housing-provided consent forms.
Affordable Rentals
Household Income Requirement
40% to 60% of Fargo Area Median Income
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income may not exceed* | $35,322 | $40,368 | $45,414 | $50,460 | $54,497 | $58,534 | $62,570 | $66,607 |
Public Housing Rentals
Household Income Requirement
80% of Fargo Area Median Income
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income may not exceed* | $50,050 | $57,200 | $64,350 | $71,500 | $77,250 | $82,950 | $88,700 | $94,400 |
Fargo Housing’s order of preference for Public Housing, regardless of date and time of application is:
- Require wheelchair accessibility
- Working family (Scattered site only)
- Those residing in Cass or Clay County at the time of application
- Head of Household has custody of minor children (under 18 years old) that reside in the household
- Head of Household is disabled (physically, mentally or emotionally)
- Head of Household is near elderly, 62 years of age or older
- Household member is eligible for U.S. Veteran status
Accessible Rentals
Household Income Requirement
40% to 60% of Fargo Area Median Income
| Household Size | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Income may not exceed* | $50,050 | $57,200 |
55+ Senior Rentals
Age Requirement
At least one member of the household must be 55 years of age or older
Household Income Requirement
30% to 60% of Fargo Area Median Income
| Household Size | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Income may not exceed* | $35,200 | $40,200 |
Housing First Rentals
Rent Requirement
No rent requirement.
Fargo Housing utilizes the Coordinated Access, Referral, Entry, & Stabilization protocol to select the most vulnerable individuals in need of housing. Contact Fargo Housing for complete information at 701.293.6262.
Housing Choice Vouchers
Household Income Requirement
50% of Fargo Area Median Income
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income may not exceed* | $35,200 | $40,200 | $45,250 | $50,250 | $54,300 | $58,300 | $62,350 | $66,350 |
Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) help pay the rent in the form of vouchers that are paid directly to a private landlord. Residents are responsible for finding rentals that accept HCVs.
Fargo Housing’s order of preference for Housing Choice Vouchers, regardless of date and time of application is:
- Local victims of domestic violence, referred by Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
- Those residing in Cass or Clay County at the time of application
- Head of Household has custody of minor children (under 18 years old) that reside in the household
- Head of Household is disabled (physically, mentally or emotionally)
- Head of Household is near elderly, 62 years of age or older
- Household member is eligible for U.S. Veteran status
- Family Unification Program (FUP)
- Money Follows the Person (MFP)
- 12 Week Empowerment Course (Jeremiah Program)
*Income Limit Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Income Limits Documentation System, Fargo ND-MN MSA, 2020.
Income Limits Documentation System, Fargo ND-MN MSA, 2020.
