Vilas 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 | $775/mo | $698 – $853/mo |
| 1 BR | $780/mo | $702 – $858/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,167/mo | $1,050 – $1,284/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,288/mo | $1,159 – $1,417/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Vilas County, WI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Vilas 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 Vilas 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 Vilas 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 Vilas 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.
KIISHKIMAAN APARTMENTS
119 CLINIC RD, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WI, 545383 income-restricted units of 24 total12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LITTLE PINES EAST POKEGAMA II
2802 MISKWAADESI DR, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WI24 income-restricted units5 1BR, 12 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 2005Compliance through ~2035LITTLE PINES I
2789 WAZHASHK TRAIL, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WI20 income-restricted units10 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032LAKE OF THE TORCHES
4091 LITTLE TROUT RD, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WI, 5453824 income-restricted units20 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028THREE FIRES SUBDIVISION
302 MII GII ZII CIR, LAC DU FLAMBEAU, WI24 income-restricted units20 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
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 Vilas County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
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