La Crosse 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 | $804/mo | $724 – $884/mo |
| 1 BR | $889/mo | $800 – $978/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,166/mo | $1,049 – $1,283/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,515/mo | $1,364 – $1,667/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,903/mo | $1,713 – $2,093/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — La Crosse County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for La Crosse County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving La Crosse County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- La Crosse Housing Authority
1307 Badger St, La Crosse, WI, 54601 · 6087822264
- LaCrosse County Housing Authority
615 Plainview Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54603 · 6087815365
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in La Crosse 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 | $37,050 |
| 2 people | $42,350 |
| 3 people | $47,650 |
| 4 people | $52,900 |
| 5 people | $57,150 |
| 6 people | $61,400 |
| 7 people | $65,600 |
| 8 people | $69,850 |
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 La Crosse 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.
2219 LOFTS
2219 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 546018 income-restricted units of 25 total13 1BR, 8 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046ROOSEVELT SCHOOL APARTMENTS
1307 HAYES ST, LA CROSSE, WI, 546032 income-restricted units of 33 total16 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046GRAND RIVER STATION
314 JAY ST, LA CROSSE, WI, 546019 income-restricted units of 72 total28 1BR, 36 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040HISTORIC GUND BREWERY LOFTS
2130 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 5460138 income-restricted units of 86 total3 studio, 40 1BR, 36 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037SALZER SQUARE II
1224 EIGHTH ST S, LA CROSSE, WI, 5460123 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 2005Compliance through ~2035FOX HOLLOW SENIOR APTS
1000 LINDEN DR, HOLMEN, WI, 5463628 income-restricted units of 42 totalBuilt 2005Compliance through ~2035BROOKSIDE MEADOWS APTS
4345 FIRECLAY CT, LA CROSSE, WI, 5460140 income-restricted units10 1BR, 10 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031MICHAEL HEIGHTS
420 FIFTH AVE S, LA CROSSE, WI, 5460141 income-restricted units of 42 total25 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CEDAR COURT & SPARTA ANGELO APTS
321 WAGON DR, WEST SALEM, WI, 5466968 income-restricted units12 1BR, 52 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029PONDEROSA APTS
1719 VIKING AVE, HOLMEN, WI, 5463630 income-restricted units30 2BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029STONEFIELD MANOR SENIOR APTS
1264 CNTY RD PH, ONALASKA, WI, 5465039 income-restricted units19 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028HIDDEN GLEN
98 S HOLMEN DR, HOLMEN, WI, 5463640 income-restricted units40 3BRBuilt 19954% 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 →
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