2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 53702

Madison, WI • Dane County • Source: FMR

WI / Madison

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 53702?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for 53702 (Madison, WI), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,196 for a studio, $1,375 for 1 bedroom, $1,565 for 2 bedrooms, $2,047 for 3 bedrooms and $2,264 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 $1,409–$1,722 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 FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 53702, 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 $1,196
1 Bedroom $1,375
2 Bedroom $1,565
3 Bedroom $2,047
4 Bedroom $2,264
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 Dane County income limits for Section 8.

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