Program: Combined · Public housing units: 261 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,331 · Households served: 1,174 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 31
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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