MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, MN, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY vs nearby MN agencies
- METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
7,136 units
- PHA in and for the City of Minneapolis
PHA in and for the City of Minneapolis
6,779 units
- Public Housing Agency of the City of St Paul
Public Housing Agency of the City of St Paul
5,086 units
- DAKOTA COUNTY CDA 2,838
DAKOTA COUNTY CDA
2,838 units
- HRA of DULUTH, MINNESOTA 2,180
HRA of DULUTH, MINNESOTA
2,180 units
The verdict
MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY in MN currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 151 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in MN, MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
151
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among MN PHAs
2-BR standard range · MN
$933–$1,685 /mo
Median $933/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY Tells You
Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "Standard Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it. MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY is one of 3,780 agencies HUD tracks in its PIH Open Data directory for the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program operating in MN. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 151 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. The federal rulebook lets every PHA set its own waitlist rules, admissions plan, and local preferences, so this authorized-unit total is best read as a program cap, not a live vacancy count.
Across MN's 73 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$1,685/month (median $933); MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 2182338883. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 2182338883
- Fax
- 2182995461
- dbacon@claycohra.com
- Executive Director
- dbacon@claycohra.com · 2185124002
How to apply at MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across MN's 73 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$1,685/month (median $933). MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in MN
Waitlists open and close on their own schedules, so spreading applications across nearby PHAs improves your odds. Nearby agencies:
- METROPOLITAN COUNCIL · 7,136 units
- PHA in and for the City of Minneapolis · 6,779 units
- Public Housing Agency of the City of St Paul · 5,086 units
- DAKOTA COUNTY CDA · 2,838 units
- HRA of DULUTH, MINNESOTA · 2,180 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.