Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 0 · Occupancy: 0% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Merrill Housing Authority operates in Merrill, Wisconsin, serving Lincoln County. It does not manage any public housing units and does not administer Section 8 vouchers. The authority focuses on providing low-rent housing assistance to families in need. As of the fiscal year 2026, it serves a total of 0 households with a 0% occupancy rate.
The Merrill Housing Authority ranks first among the two housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Lincoln County Housing Authority, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite not managing any public housing units or vouchers, the Merrill Housing Authority plays a crucial role in the local housing landscape, ensuring that families have access to affordable housing options.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1190, with an average of $1050. This is below the state average of $1171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 54442 at $1190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 54487 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54435 | $790 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 54442 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,700 |
| 54452 | $760 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,410 |
| 54459 | $870 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,370 | $1,500 |
| 54487 | $780 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,420 |
| 54501 | $840 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,440 |
| 54564 | $920 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,500 | $1,640 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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