FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sister Bay, WI
ZIP 54234 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 54234 (Sister Bay, WI) is $1,580 a month, up 15.3% from FY2026. That is 25% above the Door County, WI area-wide FMR of $1,268.
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 54234 sits in the Door County, WI area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 54234 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Door 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 $1,268 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,580 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $915 | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $969 | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,268 | $1,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,511 | $1,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,872 – $2,288 | $1,666 | $1,810 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,580 needs about $63,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $104,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,850. ZIP code 54234 lies mainly in Door County. See the Door 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 54234?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54234 are $1,140 (studio), $1,210 (1 BR), $1,580 (2 BR), $1,880 (3 BR) and $2,080 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 54234?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 54234 that range is $1,422 to $1,738 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 54234?
The FY2026 income limits of the Door County, WI area apply: median family income $104,800, low-income (80%) limit $83,850 for a family of four.