Portage 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 | $715/mo | $644 – $787/mo |
| 1 BR | $794/mo | $715 – $873/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,037/mo | $933 – $1,141/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,243/mo | $1,119 – $1,367/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,373/mo | $1,236 – $1,510/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Portage County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Portage County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Portage County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Portage County Housing Authority
1001 Maple Bluff Rd Ste 1, Stevens Point, WI, 54482 · 7153461392
- Stevens Point Housing Authority
1300 Briggs Ct, Stevens Point, WI, 54481 · 7153413444
Income-restricted housing in Portage 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.
RIVER COVE APARTMENTS
2601 INDIANA AVENUE, BUILDING 1, STEVENS POINT, WI, 544812 income-restricted units of 40 total40 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047THE TOWNHOMES AT CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE
3210-3226 VILLAGE LANE, PLOVER, WI, 544678 income-restricted units of 44 total36 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041HI-RISE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PHASE 1
1300 BRIGGS CT, STEVENS POINT, WI, 5448136 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036HI-RISE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PHASE 2
1300 BRIGGS CT, STEVENS POINT, WI, 5448137 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036MISSION VILLAGE OF PLOVER II
3385 MISSION LN, PLOVER, WI, 5446742 income-restricted units of 48 total15 2BR, 5 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 2005Compliance through ~2035CRAFTSMAN VILLAGE OF PLOVER
3288 VILLAGE LN, PLOVER, WI, 5446739 income-restricted units4 1BR, 35 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WOODSIDE VILLAGE APTS
232 PRENTICE ST N, STEVENS POINT, WI, 5448148 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026WYNDMERE ESTATES
219 PRENTICE ST, STEVENS POINT, WI, 5448148 income-restricted units15 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025HICKORY DRIVE APTS
2840 HICKORY DR, PLOVER, WI, 5446718 income-restricted units8 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023PINECREST APTS
2870 HICKORY DR, PLOVER, WI, 5446742 income-restricted units of 38 total18 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023
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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