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Housing Authority of the City of Superior
Housing Authority of the City of Superior is based in Superior, Douglas County, WI and administers 184 Section 8 vouchers and 266 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WI001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 406. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Housing Choice Vocuhers).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $800 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,150 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,550 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,925 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,200 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multifamily), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATING (Natural Gas) | $28 | $33 | $39 | $45 | $51 |
| HEATING (Bottle Gas - LP) | $77 | $92 | $106 | $125 | $141 |
| HEATING (Electric) | $31 | $37 | $51 | $65 | $80 |
| HEATING (Oil) | $105 | $123 | $149 | $171 | $192 |
| COOKING (Natural Gas) | $2 | $2 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| COOKING (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| COOKING (LP Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $15 | $19 |
| WATER HEATER (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $14 | $16 |
| WATER HEATER (LP Gas) | $17 | $21 | $29 | $40 | $46 |
| WATER HEATER (Electric) | $15 | $18 | $23 | $28 | $33 |
| WATER HEATER (Oil) | $22 | $29 | $40 | $51 | $65 |
| OTHER ELECTRIC (null) | $20 | $24 | $33 | $42 | $52 |
| WATER (null) | $67 | $68 | $82 | $95 | $108 |
| SEWER (null) | $48 | $50 | $66 | $81 | $96 |
| TRASH (null) | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| GAS METER CHRG (null) | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54820 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54830 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54836 | $780 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54838 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54842 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54849 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54854 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54859 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54864 | $830 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,660 | $2,030 |
| 54873 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54874 | $790 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,890 |
| 54880 | $790 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,890 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Superior
1219 N 8th St, Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-6601
Official website: superiorhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Superior
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Superior manages 266 public housing units and administers 184 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 406 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Scale and standing
Among the 49 housing authorities in Wisconsin, the Housing Authority of the City of Superior ranks 31st in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families and individuals with housing needs.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,030 to $1,340, with an average of $1,099. This is slightly below the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 54864 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 54854 at $1,030.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.