Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,252 · Households served: 1,127 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Kenosha Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,252 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 1,127 households, with an occupancy rate of 90%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Kenosha County.
Among the 49 housing authorities in Wisconsin, the Kenosha Housing Authority ranks 9th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families in Kenosha County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Kenosha ranges from $1,310 to $1,730, with an average of $1,427. This is higher than the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 53158 at $1,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 53179 at $1,310.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53104 | $1,310 | $1,320 | $1,660 | $2,250 | $2,570 |
| 53105 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 53128 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,790 | $2,320 |
| 53139 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,550 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| 53140 | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,850 | $2,100 |
| 53142 | $1,270 | $1,280 | $1,610 | $2,190 | $2,490 |
| 53143 | $1,170 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $2,010 | $2,290 |
| 53144 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,890 | $2,150 |
| 53158 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,740 | $2,360 | $2,690 |
| 53168 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,550 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
| 53170 | $980 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $1,960 |
| 53177 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,590 | $2,040 | $2,460 |
| 53179 | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,090 |
| 53181 | $980 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,710 | $1,960 |
| 53182 | $980 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 53192 | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,780 | $2,060 |
| 53403 | $980 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,710 | $1,990 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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