Program: Combined · Public housing units: 130 · Section 8 vouchers: 315 · Households served: 346 · Occupancy: 77% · ZIP codes served: 15
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority operates 130 public housing units and administers 315 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 346 households. With an occupancy rate of 77%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Wood County, Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Wood County. It holds the 21st position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 49 authorities that offer such assistance. Its peer, the Marshfield Community Development Authority, administers 99 Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Wisconsin Rapids plays in providing housing support within the region.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,140, with an average of $997. This is lower than the state average of $1,171. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 54489 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 54443 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54410 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 54412 | $730 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 54413 | $750 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 54420 | $810 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 54441 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 54443 | $720 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 54449 | $780 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,450 |
| 54454 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 54457 | $780 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,360 |
| 54466 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,380 |
| 54469 | $750 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,390 |
| 54475 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,360 |
| 54489 | $890 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,590 | $1,660 |
| 54494 | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 54495 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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