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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In West Fargo, ND

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Cass County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in West Fargo, ND.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Cass County, ND$105,900Very Low Income (50%)$37,100$42,400$47,700$52,950$57,200
Extremely Low Income (30%)$22,250$25,400$28,600$31,750$36,580
Low Income (80%) $59,300$67,800$76,250$84,700$91,500

Cass County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Cass County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Cass County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Cass - Richland County Housing Authority

230 8th Avenue West
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Cass County
Website: https://www.casscountyhousing.org/
Phone Number: (701)282-3443

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In West Fargo, ND

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in West Fargo, ND. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for West Fargo, ND Cass County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$656Estimated $196.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$781Estimated $234.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$944Estimated $283.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1330Estimated $399.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In West Fargo, ND

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Prairie West Apartments Iii

1415 14th Ave E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 1991

Prairie West Apartments Iv

1515 14th Ave E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1991

Meadow Apartments

555 22nd St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1992

Prairie West Apartments V

1401 12th St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1992

Prairie West Apartments Vi

1121 14th Ave E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1992

Prairie Park Apartments I

1318 Sixth St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1994

Prairie Park Apartments Ii

1336 Sixth St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Prairie Park Apartments Iii

1354 Sixth St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1994

Commons At 45th I

435 22nd St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Foxboro Court

625 23rd St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Commons At 45th Ii

455 22nd St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sheyenne Square Townhomes

1100 Sheyenne St
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

Heritage Square

1315 Third St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2005

Serenity Apartments

212 Eighth Ave W
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2005

Heritage Commons

1423 Third St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2006

Charleston Townhomes

1312 Third St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sheyenne Commons

205 14th Ave E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Charleston Ii Townhomes

146 14th Ave E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Preserve Townhomes

3178 Seventh St E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
2 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Dakota Commons

3865 4th St East
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Grace Garden

1480 16th Street E
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 6
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Harper Heights

121 1st Ave W
West Fargo, ND - 58078
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in West Fargo, ND

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Cass County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.



About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in ND?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.