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Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority
Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority is based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, WI and administers 315 Section 8 vouchers and 130 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WI068. Program type: Combined. Households served: 346. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-09-01 (Wisconsin Rapids).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $816 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,070 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,342 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,416 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority
2521 10th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Phone: (715) 423-7288
Official website: wisrapha.org
Email updates
About Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Marshfield Community Development AuthorityMarshfield, WI, 99 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.