FY2027 Small Area FMR · Montello, WI
ZIP 53949 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 53949 (Montello, WI) is $1,020 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Green Lake County, WI area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 53949 sits in the Green Lake County, WI area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 53949 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Green Lake County, 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,020 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 53949 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Marquette 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 | $740 | $666 – $814 | $732 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $747 – $913 | $775 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,014 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,220 | $1,250 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,333 | $1,380 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,800. ZIP code 53949 lies mainly in Marquette County and Green Lake County. See the Green Lake County, 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 53949?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 53949 are $740 (studio), $830 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,310 (3 BR) and $1,390 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 53949?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 53949 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 53949?
The FY2026 income limits of the Green Lake County, WI area apply: median family income $92,200, low-income (80%) limit $76,800 for a family of four.