2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 54701

Eau Claire, WI • Eau Claire County • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 54701?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54701 (Eau Claire, WI), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,040 for a studio, $1,040 for 1 bedroom, $1,290 for 2 bedrooms, $1,740 for 3 bedrooms and $1,740 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,161–$1,419 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 54701, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size	HUD figure (monthly)
Studio	$1,040
1 Bedroom	$1,040
2 Bedroom	$1,290
3 Bedroom	$1,740
4 Bedroom	$1,740

Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Eau Claire County income limits for Section 8.

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