fmr8

Housing authoritiesWIWaukesha Housing Authority

Waukesha Housing Authority

Waukesha Housing Authority is based in Waukesha, Waukesha County, WI and administers 1,331 Section 8 vouchers and 261 public housing units.

HUD PHA code WI142. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,174. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 31.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (Waukesha County).

BedroomsPayment standard
Studio$1,129
1 bedroom$1,230
2 bedroom$1,471
3 bedroom$1,812
4 bedroom$1,962
5 bedroom$2,256

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Waiting lists

ProgramStatusSource
Public housingOpenAuthority'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 codeStudio1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4 bedroom
53005$1,470$1,590$1,890$2,320$2,490
53007$930$1,010$1,210$1,490$1,610
53017$1,190$1,280$1,530$1,880$2,010
53018$1,370$1,480$1,760$2,160$2,320
53029$1,010$1,090$1,300$1,600$1,710
53036$950$1,080$1,360$1,830$1,850
53045$1,470$1,590$1,890$2,320$2,490
53046$1,150$1,230$1,470$1,810$1,940
53051$1,210$1,300$1,550$1,910$2,040
53058$1,220$1,310$1,560$1,920$2,070
53066$1,090$1,180$1,410$1,750$1,860
53069$1,140$1,230$1,470$1,810$1,930
53072$1,190$1,280$1,530$1,880$2,020
53089$1,160$1,250$1,490$1,830$1,960
53103$940$1,020$1,210$1,490$1,610
53118$1,120$1,210$1,440$1,790$1,910
53119$930$1,010$1,210$1,490$1,770
53122$1,450$1,560$1,860$2,290$2,450
53127$1,050$1,130$1,340$1,650$1,760
53146$1,050$1,130$1,350$1,660$1,780
53149$990$1,060$1,270$1,570$1,770
53150$1,100$1,180$1,410$1,740$1,870
53151$1,330$1,430$1,710$2,100$2,250
53153$1,010$1,090$1,300$1,600$1,710
53183$1,230$1,330$1,580$1,940$2,080
53185$1,050$1,170$1,450$1,850$2,240
53186$1,120$1,200$1,430$1,760$1,880
53188$1,190$1,280$1,520$1,870$2,000
53189$1,070$1,150$1,370$1,680$1,800
53225$930$1,010$1,210$1,490$1,610
53227$1,020$1,100$1,310$1,610$1,730

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Waukesha Housing Authority

600 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186

Phone: (262) 542-2262

Official website: whaonline.com

Email updates

About Waukesha Housing Authority

Overview

The Waukesha Housing Authority operates 261 public housing units and administers 1,331 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,174 households. With an occupancy rate of 73%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Scale and standing

The Waukesha Housing Authority ranks 8th in the state of Wisconsin by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 49 authorities. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance. The authority's voucher count is notably higher than many of its peers, underscoring its commitment to supporting a substantial number of families and individuals.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Waukesha area ranges from $1,170 to $2,010, with an average of $1,529. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 53005 at $2,010, while the lowest is in ZIP code 53119 at $1,170.

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.