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HRA OF DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA

1111 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 · ~262 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Detroit Lakes, MN (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

HRA OF DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA served 216 households across 262 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $19,721, and pays an average of $442 per month toward rent.

Households served
216 of 262 units
Avg. household income
$19,721
Avg. rent paid by household
$442
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
33%
Head of household 62+
33%
Head of household with a disability
35%
Avg. wait to move in
13 months

Unit mix: 52% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 87 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
PLEASANT VIEW/SCATTEREDDetroit Lakes87 StandardUPCSMay 2022

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact HRA OF DETROIT LAKES, MINNESOTA directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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