Douglas 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 | $849/mo | $764 – $934/mo |
| 1 BR | $978/mo | $880 – $1,076/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,232/mo | $1,109 – $1,355/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,689/mo | $1,520 – $1,858/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,067/mo | $1,860 – $2,274/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Douglas County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Douglas County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Douglas County
- Housing Authority of the City of Superior
1219 N 8th St, Superior, WI, 54880 · 7153946601
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Douglas 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 | $35,400 |
| 2 people | $40,450 |
| 3 people | $45,500 |
| 4 people | $50,550 |
| 5 people | $54,600 |
| 6 people | $58,650 |
| 7 people | $62,700 |
| 8 people | $66,750 |
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 Douglas 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.
COTTAGES OF SUPERIOR
1406 N 51ST STREET, SUPERIOR, WI, 548806 income-restricted units of 24 total10 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047COTTAGES OF SUPERIOR PHASE II
1424 N 51ST STREET, SUPERIOR, WI, 548806 income-restricted units of 24 total10 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047THE GRAND CENTRAL PLAZA
1300 WEEKS AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488017 income-restricted units of 50 total33 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045ROSEWOOD PHASE II
901-921 N 7TH ST, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488010 income-restricted units of 11 total4 1BR, 4 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042SUPERIOR TOWNHOMES
1002 E 11TH AVE ASPEN COURT A, SUPERIOR, WI, 548804 income-restricted units of 80 total19 2BR, 59 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040WASHINGTON BUILDING APARTMENTS
1521 TOWER AVENUE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488020 income-restricted units of 23 total18 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039GOLDEN APARTMENTS
2315 BANKS AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 548804 income-restricted units of 84 total80 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038ROYALTON MANOR
1901 NEW YORK AVENUE, SUPERIOR, WI, 548803 income-restricted units of 109 total109 1BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037NEW YORK APTS
1402 TOWER AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488024 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036VILLA RITA
325 N 28TH ST, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488024 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033NORTHERNAIRE APT @W SUPERIOR II
1715 OAKES AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488024 income-restricted units3 1BR, 13 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027NORTHERNAIRE APTS
1605 OAKES AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488024 income-restricted units3 1BR, 12 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025ROSEWOOD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
620 WEEKS AVE, SUPERIOR, WI, 5488020 income-restricted units10 1BR, 6 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
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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