Section 8 in Sawyer County, WI
203 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Sawyer County, 76% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Sawyer 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) | $771 | $694 to $848 |
| 1-bedroom | $801 | $721 to $881 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,051 | $946 to $1,156 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,260 | $1,134 to $1,386 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,392 | $1,253 to $1,531 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Sawyer County covers up to $1,051 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $946 to $1,156.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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.
Sawyer County Housing Authority
Hayward · PHA code WI222
203 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Sawyer County
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Other Wisconsin counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 18,057 · FIPS 55113.