Housing authoritiesWIKenosha Housing Authority
Kenosha Housing Authority
Kenosha Housing Authority is based in Kenosha, Kenosha County, WI and administers 1,252 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code WI195. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,127. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Kenosha Housing Authority
625 52nd St, Kenosha, WI 53140
Phone: (262) 653-4120
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About Kenosha Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.