FY2027 Small Area FMR · Tigerton, WI
ZIP 54486 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 54486 (Tigerton, WI) is $1,170 a month, up 7.3% from FY2026. That is 15% above the Shawano 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 54486 sits in the Shawano County, WI area
Of the 26 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 54486 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Shawano 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 $1,170 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 54486 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Waupaca 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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $745 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $843 | $910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $1,014 | $1,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,328 | $1,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,333 | $1,450 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,170 needs about $46,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,800. ZIP code 54486 lies mainly in Shawano County and Waupaca County. See the Shawano 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 54486?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54486 are $860 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,170 (2 BR), $1,530 (3 BR) and $1,530 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 54486?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 54486 that range is $1,053 to $1,287 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 54486?
The FY2026 income limits of the Shawano County, WI area apply: median family income $84,400, low-income (80%) limit $76,800 for a family of four.