FY2027 Small Area FMR · Milton, WI
ZIP 53563 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 53563 (Milton, WI) is $1,190 a month, down 1.7% from FY2026. That is 7% below the Janesville-Beloit, WI area-wide FMR of $1,280.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 53563 sits in the Janesville-Beloit, WI area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 53563 has the 16th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Janesville-Beloit, WI is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,280 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,190 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 53563 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Jefferson County, WI (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $976 | $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $998 | $930 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,280 | $1,210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,621 | $1,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,682 | $1,600 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,190 needs about $47,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $94,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,800. ZIP code 53563 lies mainly in Rock County and Jefferson County. See the Janesville-Beloit, WI county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 53563?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 53563 are $910 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 53563?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 53563 that range is $1,071 to $1,309 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 53563?
The FY2026 income limits of the Janesville-Beloit, WI area apply: median family income $94,500, low-income (80%) limit $76,800 for a family of four.