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Merrill Housing Authority
Merrill Housing Authority is based in Merrill, Lincoln County, WI. HUD reports no Section 8 vouchers or public housing units for it.
HUD PHA code WI017. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 0. Occupancy: 0%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Merrill Housing Authority
101 E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: (715) 536-7386
Official website: merrillha.com
Email updates
About Merrill Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Lincoln County Housing AuthorityTomahawk, WI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.