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Washburn Housing Authority
Washburn Housing Authority is based in Washburn, Bayfield County, WI and administers 76 Section 8 vouchers and 36 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WI127. Program type: Combined. Households served: 78. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 15.
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.
Latest from Washburn Housing Authority
- Oct-Nov-Dec 2026The Washburn Housing Authority has announced information for the October, November, and December 2026 period.
- July-Aug-Sept 2026This announcement is for the third quarter of 2026.
- Apr-May-June 2026This announcement is for the second quarter of 2026.
- Jan-Feb-Mar 2026This announcement is for the first quarter of 2026.
- Oct-Nov-Dec 2025This announcement is for the fourth quarter of 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54517 | $790 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 54806 | $800 | $810 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
| 54814 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,380 |
| 54820 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54821 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,340 |
| 54827 | $730 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 54832 | $840 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,590 |
| 54838 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54839 | $860 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,620 |
| 54844 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 54847 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 54856 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,730 | $1,750 |
| 54865 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| 54873 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 54891 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Washburn Housing Authority
420 E 3rd St, Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: (715) 373-2653
Official website: bayfieldcountyhousing.org
Email updates
About Washburn Housing Authority
Overview
The Washburn Housing Authority operates 36 public housing units and administers 76 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 78 households. With an occupancy rate of 69%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Scale and standing
The Washburn Housing Authority ranks 45th in the state of Wisconsin by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 49 authorities. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community. The authority's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized agencies in the state, ensuring that a substantial number of families receive the support they need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,160, with an average of $1,021. This is lower than the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,160 in ZIP code 54832, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 54844.
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.