The 2 bedroom fair market rent in Federal Dam (Cass County) is $990 for FY2026. Rents here moved -4.8 percent year over year. ZIP 56641 sits in the Cass County, MN area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Vs FY2025 | ACS median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | -8.6% | |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | -9.6% | |
| 2 bedroom | $990 | -4.8% | |
| 3 bedroom | $1,320 | -3.6% | |
| 4 bedroom | $1,660 | -0.6% |
FMR is the HUD Fair Market Rent for this ZIP, the 40th percentile of gross rents. It anchors Section 8 payment standards and runs below top of market. ACS median is the Census survey estimate where available.
The HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in ZIP 56641 is $990 for FY2026. Actual rents vary by unit size, condition, and location within the ZIP.
The 2 bedroom fair market rent fell 4.8 percent from FY2025 to FY2026, moving from $1,040 to $990.
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of the 40th percentile gross rent for a ZIP. It sets Section 8 payment standards, so it is the rent a voucher will support here. Investors use it as a conservative floor when underwriting rental income.
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