Columbia 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 | $824/mo | $742 – $906/mo |
| 1 BR | $911/mo | $820 – $1,002/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,195/mo | $1,076 – $1,315/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,645/mo | $1,481 – $1,810/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,798/mo | $1,618 – $1,978/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Columbia County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Columbia County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Columbia County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Columbia 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 | $37,600 |
| 2 people | $42,950 |
| 3 people | $48,300 |
| 4 people | $53,650 |
| 5 people | $57,950 |
| 6 people | $62,250 |
| 7 people | $66,550 |
| 8 people | $70,850 |
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 Columbia 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.
AVALON COMMONS
574-576 W AVALON RD, COLUMBUS, WI, 539252 income-restricted units of 24 total4 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040PORTAGE COMMONS APT HOMES
575 E SLIFER ST, PORTAGE, WI, 5390146 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032PLEASANT VALLEY APTS
239 COLUMBUS ST, LODI, WI, 5355524 income-restricted units15 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028THE PHOENIX
104 W COOK ST, PORTAGE, WI, 5390144 income-restricted units35 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026WEST SIDE APTS
403 W STROUD ST, RANDOLPH, WI, 5395612 income-restricted units4 1BR, 4 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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 →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Columbia County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
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