Description:
Description:
Becker County Economic Development Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Becker County Economic Development Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 25 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Becker County Economic Development Authority administered a total of 74 Section 8 Vouchers. Becker County Economic Development Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Becker County Economic Development Authority is located at 712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501 and serves the city of Detroit Lakes. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Becker County Economic Development Authority at, (218) 846-7330 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
The Becker County Economic Development Authority (EDA) was formed in May 1997, via an enabling County resolution and State legislation. The Authority is governed by a board of seven members appointed by the Becker County Board. The Authority has all the powers, rights, duties and obligations conferred by Minn. Stat. 469.090.1081 to promote and provide incentives for economic development.
In 1999, the County Board transferred the Housing and Redevelopment Authority into the EDA bringing with it Section 8 and Public Housing programs and funds.
Enhance the quality of life by developing and promoting housing and economic development opportunities.
| Current Status | Active |
| Size of Becker County Economic Development Authority compared nationally | Large |
| Last Updated | 04/12/2014 |
| Total Numbers of Communities | 1 |
| Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher | 74 |
| Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units | 25 |
| Waiting list for the Becker County Economic Development Authority is currently | Closed |
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Becker County, MN:
Detroit Lakes HRA
Detroit Lakes MN
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Perham HRA
Perham MN
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Barnesville HRA
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Fergus Falls HRA
Fergus Falls MN
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Otter Tail County HRA
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Park Rapids HRA
Park Rapids MN
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| Population: | 33,259 |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.4 |
| Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: | 9.8% |
| Homeownership Rate: | 79.0% |
| Housing Units: | 18,991 |
| Yearly Income Per Person: | $25,455 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,214 |
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