Section 8 in Bayfield County, WI
76 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Bayfield County, 53% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Bayfield County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $671 | $604 to $738 |
| 1-bedroom | $742 | $668 to $816 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,283 | $1,155 to $1,411 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,288 | $1,159 to $1,417 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bayfield County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bayfield County?
Source-of-income protection status for Wisconsin is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Bayfield County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Washburn Housing Authority
Washburn · PHA code WI127
76 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Bayfield County
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Other Wisconsin counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 16,214 · FIPS 55007.