Bismarck, ND Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Bismarck ranges from $1,060 (ZIP 58501) to $1,180 (ZIP 58503), with a median of $1,060 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58501 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58502 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58503 | $970 | $1,040 | $1,180 | $1,640 | $1,890 |
| 58504 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58505 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58506 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58507 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
Income limits: Burleigh County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom