Wausau, WI Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Wausau ranges from $1,220 (ZIP 54402) to $1,240 (ZIP 54401), with a median of $1,220 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | $860 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,630 |
| 54402 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $1,600 |
| 54403 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $1,600 |
Income limits: Marathon County
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