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Section 8 rent in Jefferson County, WI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Jefferson County, WI, covering 19 ZIP codes.

$1,209Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,330Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
19ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$680$858$1,090$944
1 Bedroom$760$979$1,230$1,077
2 Bedrooms$1,000$1,209$1,470$1,330
3 Bedrooms$1,290$1,576$1,820$1,733
4 Bedrooms$1,470$1,676$1,980$1,843

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,418$29,016
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,627$43,524
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,836$58,032
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,304$75,648

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Wisconsin multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 19 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
53118 $1,230 $1,470 $1,820 $1,980
53066 $1,160 $1,390 $1,740 $1,890
53038 $1,020 $1,300 $1,720 $1,720
53036 $1,010 $1,290 $1,710 $1,720
53523 $1,070 $1,240 $1,630 $1,790
53534 $1,070 $1,240 $1,630 $1,790
53559 $1,070 $1,240 $1,630 $1,790
53594 $1,070 $1,240 $1,630 $1,790
53178 $1,030 $1,230 $1,600 $1,670
53098 $980 $1,220 $1,660 $1,740
53551 $930 $1,190 $1,570 $1,580
53563 $890 $1,170 $1,530 $1,550
53119 $970 $1,160 $1,440 $1,610
53137 $910 $1,160 $1,530 $1,540
53538 $890 $1,140 $1,510 $1,510

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Jefferson County, WI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Jefferson County, WI is $1,209 per month, ranging from $1,000 to $1,470 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,330.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Jefferson County, WI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,000 to $1,470 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Wisconsin?
RealG searches live listings across Wisconsin, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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