Bayfield County, WI
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $671/mo | $604 – $738/mo |
| 1 BR | $742/mo | $668 – $816/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,283/mo | $1,155 – $1,411/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,288/mo | $1,159 – $1,417/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Bayfield County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Bayfield County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Bayfield County
- Washburn Housing Authority
420 E 3rd St, Washburn, WI, 54891 · 7153732653
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Bayfield County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,600 |
| 2 people | $38,400 |
| 3 people | $43,200 |
| 4 people | $48,000 |
| 5 people | $51,850 |
| 6 people | $55,700 |
| 7 people | $59,550 |
| 8 people | $63,400 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Bayfield County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
OSKI-OMBENDAAM(NEW HOPE)
37580 PAGEANT RD- BUILDING C, BAYFIELD, WI, 5481410 income-restricted units of 24 total9 studio, 7 1BR, 2 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046RED CLIFF REHAB II
89830 NEW HOUSING RD, RUSSELL, WI, 548145 income-restricted units of 38 total21 3BR, 17 4BR+Built 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046RED CLIFF REHAB I
88365 PIKE RD UNIT 1 & 2, BAYFIELD, WI, 548146 income-restricted units of 40 total2 2BR, 22 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044RED CLIFF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2
90059 EZIGAA DR, BAYFIELD, WI, 5481412 income-restricted units of 24 total12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040RED CLIFF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PHASE I LLC
36795 DALEY RD, BAYFIELD, WI, 54814-49619 income-restricted units of 24 total2 2BR, 13 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038WASHBURN HSNG REDEVELOPMT-HUD
420 E THIRD ST, WASHBURN, WI, 5489136 income-restricted units23 1BR, 5 2BR, 6 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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