Established in 1969, The Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority (FHRA) is responsible for managing Low-Rent Public Housing, Section 8 Rental Assistance and is an active community redevelopment participant. The FHRA is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor and then approved by the City Commission. There are 6 commissioners and each serve 3 year appointments.

The Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority offers many types of housing options and services to clients. The FHRA manages 1156 Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers, 576 Public Housing units and various privately owned affordable units. Several FHRA programs are funded and regulated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), other housing programs are developed with private sector partners.