Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Rolette County, North Dakota
Rolette County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,111 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $505 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.37 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,111
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in North Dakota
- Typical rent
- $505
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 47% less than in North Dakota
- Wage needed
- $21.37
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $44,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 31%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 21% less than in North Dakota
Only here
Renting in Rolette County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Rolette County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $505, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Benson County ($588).
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Rolette County has the 3rd lowest typical rent of the 51 counties in North Dakota with this figure ($505).
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Rolette County has the 5th lowest typical household income of the 53 counties in North Dakota ($59,517).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Rolette County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $844 | $16.23 | $33,760 |
| 1 bedroom | $849 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,111 | $21.37 | $44,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,538 | $29.58 | $61,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,857 | $35.71 | $74,280 |
HUD area: Rolette County, ND. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 11 ZIP codes in Rolette County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 58310 to $1,500 in 58366. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,111).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 58310 | Rolette County, ND | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58310 | Towner County, ND | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 58316 | Rolette County, ND | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,920 |
| 58329 | Bottineau County, ND | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 58329 | Rolette County, ND | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 58353 | Rolette County, ND | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,860 |
| 58366 | Pierce County, ND | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,510 |
| 58366 | Rolette County, ND | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,510 |
| 58367 | Rolette County, ND | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 58367 | Towner County, ND | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 58369 | Rolette County, ND | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
- 58310 · Rolette County, ND $1,010$1,410
- 58310 · Towner County, ND $1,010$1,410
- 58316 · Rolette County, ND $1,150$1,590
- 58329 · Bottineau County, ND $1,320$1,830
- 58329 · Rolette County, ND $1,320$1,830
- 58353 · Rolette County, ND $1,110$1,540
- 58366 · Pierce County, ND $1,500$2,080
- 58366 · Rolette County, ND $1,500$2,080
- 58367 · Rolette County, ND $1,010$1,410
- 58367 · Towner County, ND $1,010$1,410
- 58369 · Rolette County, ND $1,010$1,410
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Rolette County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in North Dakota, 39%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
31%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
1,401 households rent in Rolette County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 9%
- Spend less than 30% 69%
Compared with the state and the country
- Rolette 31%
- North Dakota 39%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Rolette County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Rolette County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 3
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 1
180 homes in all; 149 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Rolette County Public housing 509 5th Ave, Rolette 58366 70 homes, 68 low-income · Run by Rolette County Housing Authority · Average payment: $238 a month · Average wait: 7 months · Homes at several sites · (701) 787-9437
- Turtle Mountain Homes 9 Tax credit (LIHTC) TBD, Dunseith 58366 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Garden Manor HUD-assisted 111 1st St SE, Dunseith 58329 16 low-income homes · For families · (701) 244-0271
- Glasner Apts HUD-assisted 201 Martin St SW, Saint John 58369 16 low-income homes · For families
- Sandlot Apartments and Townhomes HUD-assisted 111 Munro Dr, Rolla 58367 16 low-income homes · For families · (701) 425-1485
- West Haven Apts HUD-assisted 10 1st St NW, Dunseith 58329 8 low-income homes · For older adults
- Turtle Mountain Homes Vii Tax credit (LIHTC) 9850 31st St NE, Dunseith 58329 28 homes
- Turtle Mountain Homes Viii Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Education Lane Ne, Belcourt 58316 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Rolette County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Rolette County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,550 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 2 people | $25,750 | $42,850 | $68,600 |
| 3 people | $28,950 | $48,200 | $77,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,550 | $85,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,850 | $92,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,150 | $99,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,450 | $106,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,700 | $113,150 |
Area median income: $72,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Rolette County, ND. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $760 – $928
- 1 bedroom $764 – $934
- 2 bedrooms $1,000 – $1,222
- 3 bedrooms $1,384 – $1,692
- 4 bedrooms $1,671 – $2,043
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Rolette County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 67 vouchers · 68 public housing units (701) 787-9437 Rolette County Housing Authority: thanson@thegfha.org
Housing agencies in North Dakota Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in North Dakota
What North Dakota law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1(1)-(2)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1(3)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-32-02
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07
- Repair and deduct from the rentN.D. Cent. Code §47-16-13
Help
Where to get help with rent in Rolette County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Rolette County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Rolette County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in North Dakota, the average home bill was $118 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,222
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,111
- Security deposit
- $1,111
- Total
- $2,222
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Rolette County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $844; 1 bedroom: $849; 2 bedrooms: $1,111; 3 bedrooms: $1,538; 4 bedrooms: $1,857. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Rolette County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,111) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.37 an hour full time, or $44,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Rolette County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,550 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Rolette County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,000 and $1,222 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Rolette County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 58310 to $1,500 in 58366. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Rolette County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Rolette County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Rolette County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Rolette County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in North Dakota, 39%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).