Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Fargo, North Dakota
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About Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HUD agency code ND014) is the public housing agency serving Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. It administers 230 public housing units and 2,055 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 74 waiting lists at this agency, covering Other, PBV, Public Housing, HCV, LIHTC, Mainstream, RAD, Senior. As of Apr 14, 2026, 30 are open and 36 are closed. Status is unconfirmed for 8 further lists.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Fargo, ND-MN MSA. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $57,800 per year, and as Low Income at or below $92,500 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Waitlist has recorded 283 status changes at this agency, most recently on Sep 23, 2026. Always confirm current status with the agency directly before applying.
Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waitlist for New Horizons - 2 Bd apartments is currently open. Eligibility is based on income and household size; applicants must meet income requirements, have at least one household member 18 or older, qualify based on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, provide social security numbers, and consent to the application process.
220 Broadway
Status
open
Open Date
Jun 1, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waitlist opened on June 1, 2026.
220 Broadway Apartments
Status
open
Open Date
Jun 1, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Elliott Place - 1 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Elliott Place - 2 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
Elliott Place - 2 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Elliott Place - 2 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Elliott Place - 2Bd
Status
open
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lantern Light - 2 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lantern Light - 2 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Lantern Light - 3 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Eligibility is based on income and household size. Applications are accepted online through the Rent Café Portal. Applicants must keep their information current. Criminal background checks are conducted.
Lantern Light - 3 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Lantern Light - 3 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lantern Light - 3Bd
Status
open
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lantern Light - 4 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Eligibility is based on income and household size. Applications are accepted online through the Rent Café Portal. Applicants must keep their information current. Criminal background checks are conducted.
Lantern Light - 4 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Lantern Light - 4 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lantern Light - 4Bd
Status
open
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lashkowitz Riverfront - 2 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lashkowitz Riverfront - 2 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lashkowitz Riverfront - 2Bd
Status
open
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Lashkowitz Riverfront - 3 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
New Horizons - 2 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
New Horizons - 2 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
New Horizons Manor is fully wheelchair accessible.
North Sky - 2 Bd
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Eligibility is based on income and household size. Applications are accepted online through the Rent Café Portal. Applicants must keep their information current. Criminal background checks are conducted.
North Sky - 2 Bd.
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No specific preferences found in current search results.
North Sky - 2 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
North Sky - 2Bd
Status
open
Additional Notes
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jun 29, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Households pay 30% of adjusted gross income; eligibility is based on background checks and verifications.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
Public Housing - 4 Bd is open. Other Public Housing options are closed.
Other Programs
6 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Housing Choice Vouchers are selected by preferences, followed by the date and time of the submitted application. Preferences include current residents of Cass County, ND or Clay County, MN, household member 62 years of age or older, household member with a verifiable disability, and victims of domestic violence. Mainstream program is for individuals transitioning out of institutions or at risk of homelessness.
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority offers Tax Credit & Multifamily housing options.
Mainstream program is for individuals transitioning out of institutions or at risk of homelessness.
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
No specific details beyond the closed status.
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Eligibility is based on income and household size, for low-income families, individuals, elderly, and persons with disabilities, requiring one household member to be 18+, meet citizenship/eligible immigrant status, provide SSN, and consent to the application process; waitlist operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Applications are accepted online; eligibility is based on income, household size, citizenship, and a background check. Residency preferences often given to locals; waitlists operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Eligibility requires meeting income limits, at least one household member 18 or older, qualifying on citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing SSN, and consenting to the application process. Households typically pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for public housing.
No specific preferences found in current search results.
Pioneer Manor units are considered accessible housing.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
New Horizons is mentioned as an accessible housing unit.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
No specific details found for RAD waitlist status, but it is listed as closed.
This waitlist for senior housing was previously open from June 1, 2020, to June 1, 2021.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Check Current Status
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority currently has 30 open waiting lists (Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $57,800/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority manages approximately 2,285 assisted housing units (2,055 Section 8, 230 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Fargo. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Fargo. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open
Project-Based Vouchers at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Fargo. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority manages approximately 230 Public Housing units in Fargo. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Fargo. This program serves approximately 2,055 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closed
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Fargo. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Fargo maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Senior Senior Housing closed
The Senior Housing program at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Fargo. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is applying at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority free?
How long is the wait at Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority?
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
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What are the income limits for Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority?
Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Fargo, ND-MN MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $57,800. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $24,300 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 2 Persons | $27,800 | $46,250 | $74,000 |
| 3 Persons | $31,250 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 4 Persons | $34,700 | $57,800 | $92,500 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $62,450 | $99,900 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $67,050 | $107,300 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $71,700 | $114,700 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $76,300 | $122,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority — including across state lines.