The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Portage County, WI, WI

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Portage County, WI, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $596 to a high of $728, with an average of $662.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $686, a maximum of $838, and an average of $762.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $879, peaking at a maximum of $1,075, and averaging at $977.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,102, a maximum of $1,346, and an average of $1,224.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,202 to a maximum of $1,469, with an average of $1,335.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Portage County, WI Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $596 $686 $879 $1,102 $1,202
Average Rent $662 $762 $977 $1,224 $1,335
High Rent(110%) $728 $838 $1,075 $1,346 $1,469
2023 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $544 $633 $814 $1,039 $1,142
Average Rent $604 $703 $904 $1,154 $1,269
High Rent (110%) $664 $773 $994 $1,269 $1,396
2022 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $512 $589 $760 $984 $1,068
Average Rent $569 $654 $844 $1,093 $1,187
High Rent(110%) $626 $719 $928 $1,202 $1,306
2021 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $509 $555 $704 $907 $1,073
Average Rent $566 $617 $782 $1,008 $1,192
High Rent (110%) $623 $679 $860 $1,109 $1,311
2020 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $549 $564 $706 $929 $1,136
Average Rent $610 $627 $784 $1,032 $1,262
High Rent(110%) $671 $690 $862 $1,135 $1,388
2019 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $513 $516 $644 $845 $1,067
Average Rent $570 $573 $716 $939 $1,186
High Rent (110%) $627 $630 $788 $1,033 $1,305
2018 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $468 $494 $630 $816 $987
Average Rent $520 $549 $700 $907 $1,097
High Rent(110%) $572 $604 $770 $998 $1,207
2017 Portage County, WI, WI Low Rent (90%) $433 $496 $643 $806 $954
Average Rent $481 $551 $714 $895 $1,060
High Rent (110%) $529 $606 $785 $985 $1,166


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