FY2027 Small Area FMR · Catawba, WI
ZIP 54515 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 54515 (Catawba, WI) is $1,190 a month, up 14.4% from FY2026. That is 17% above the Price 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 54515 sits in the Price County, WI area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 54515 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Price 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 $1,190 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $810 – $990 | $770 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $775 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,014 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,215 | $1,290 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,333 | $1,380 |
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 $81,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,800. ZIP code 54515 lies mainly in Price County. See the Price 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 54515?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54515 are $900 (studio), $910 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 54515?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 54515 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 54515?
The FY2026 income limits of the Price County, WI area apply: median family income $81,800, low-income (80%) limit $76,800 for a family of four.