Housing authoritiesWIRichland County Housing Authority
Richland County Housing Authority
Richland County Housing Authority is based in Richland Center, Richland County, WI and administers 221 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code WI256. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 125. Occupancy: 56%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53518 | $740 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,590 |
| 53540 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,710 | $1,990 |
| 53556 | $750 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 53573 | $800 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,770 |
| 53581 | $710 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,500 |
| 53584 | $730 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
| 53588 | $830 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,770 |
| 53924 | $730 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,500 |
| 53937 | $840 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 53941 | $740 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 53968 | $780 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| 54634 | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,490 |
| 54639 | $710 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,490 |
| 54655 | $730 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,360 |
| 54664 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,640 | $1,920 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Richland County Housing Authority
290 W Union St, Richland Center, WI 53581
Phone: (608) 647-3214
Official website: richlandhousing.org
Email updates
About Richland County Housing Authority
Overview
The Richland County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 221 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 125 households, with an occupancy rate of 56%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
The Richland County Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 28th position in terms of voucher count among the 49 housing authorities in Wisconsin. Its peer, the Richland Center Housing Authority, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Richland County Housing Authority plays in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Richland County ranges from $970 to $1,290, with an average of $1,029. This is below the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 53540 at $1,290, while the lowest is in ZIP code 53518 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.
- Richland Center Housing AuthorityRichland Center, WI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.