Waukesha, WI Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Waukesha ranges from $1,370 (ZIP 53189) to $1,520 (ZIP 53188), with a median of $1,450 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53186 | $1,120 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $1,880 |
| 53187 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,810 | $1,940 |
| 53188 | $1,190 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $1,870 | $2,000 |
| 53189 | $1,070 | $1,150 | $1,370 | $1,680 | $1,800 |
Income limits: Waukesha County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom