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Barron County Housing Authority
Barron County Housing Authority is based in Barron, Barron County, WI and administers 238 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code WI245. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 141. Occupancy: 59%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54004 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 54005 | $1,120 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,280 |
| 54728 | $770 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,730 |
| 54733 | $740 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,690 |
| 54757 | $840 | $870 | $1,070 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 54762 | $740 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,690 |
| 54763 | $790 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,700 |
| 54805 | $740 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,690 |
| 54812 | $740 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,690 |
| 54813 | $780 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,640 |
| 54817 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,440 |
| 54822 | $820 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,870 |
| 54826 | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,410 | $1,770 |
| 54829 | $820 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,460 | $1,860 |
| 54841 | $760 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,720 |
| 54857 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,480 |
| 54868 | $740 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,690 |
| 54870 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,910 |
| 54889 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Barron County Housing Authority
611 E Woodland Ave Apt 25, Barron, WI 54812
Phone: (715) 537-5344
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About Barron County Housing Authority
Overview
The Barron County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 238 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 141 households, with an occupancy rate of 59%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
The Barron County Housing Authority ranks first among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Barron County area. In the broader context of Wisconsin, it holds the 26th position out of 49 authorities that issue Section 8 vouchers. Peer agencies in the region, such as the Housing Authority of the City of Barron and the Rice Lake Housing Authority, do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Barron County area ranges from $970 to $1520, with an average of $1044. This is lower than the state average of $1171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 54005 at $1520, while the lowest is in ZIP code 54805 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of BarronBarron, WI
- Rice Lake Housing AuthorityRice Lake, WI
- Chetek Housing AuthorityChetek, WI
- Housing Authority of the City of CumberlandCumberland, WI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.