Section 8 Payment Standards — Milwaukee, Wisconsin (FY 2026)
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) data for Milwaukee ZIP codes, plus how Section 8 rent compares to typical market asking rents.
Milwaukee County has established PHA infrastructure and ZIP-level SAFMR variation worth modeling before you make an offer.
County est. 2BR SAFMR
$1,338
County median home value
$296,654
Est. Section 8 yield
5.4%
On a typical Milwaukee county home, HUD's 2BR limit ($1,338/mo) vs an estimated market asking rent (~$2,373/mo) suggests a +-$1,035/mo Section 8 premium before utilities, payment standard adjustments, and rent reasonableness.
Sample Milwaukee ZIP codes — FY 2026 SAFMR
Payment standards vary by ZIP and bedroom count. Always confirm current limits with the local housing authority before underwriting a deal.
| ZIP | 0BR | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53204 | $860 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,540 |
| 53206 | $870 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,540 |
| 53210 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
Why Section 8 rent matters in Milwaukee
Most investors underwrite Milwaukee rentals using Zillow or market asking rent. Section 8 uses HUD SAFMR payment standards — and in many Wisconsin markets the gap between HUD rent and market rent is what makes a property cash-flow.
Local PHAs may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of SAFMR, subtract utility allowances, and run rent reasonableness tests. Use full SAFMR as a ceiling, not a guarantee on every door.
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