Mankato, MN Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Mankato ranges from $1,070 (ZIP 56003) to $1,350 (ZIP 56001), with a median of $1,300 across 3 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56001 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $1,910 |
| 56002 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 56003 | $880 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,730 |
Income limits: Blue Earth County · Nicollet County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom