FY2027 Small Area FMR · Chippewa Falls, WI
ZIP 54729 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 54729 (Chippewa Falls, WI) is $1,260 a month, up 2.4% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Eau Claire, WI area-wide FMR of $1,259.
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 54729 sits in the Eau Claire, WI area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 54729 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Eau Claire, 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 $1,259 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,260 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,014 | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,017 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,259 | $1,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,695 | $1,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,701 | $1,650 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,260 needs about $50,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,050. ZIP code 54729 lies mainly in Chippewa County and Eau Claire County. See the Eau Claire, WI metro 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 54729?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54729 are $1,010 (studio), $1,020 (1 BR), $1,260 (2 BR), $1,700 (3 BR) and $1,700 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 54729?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 54729 that range is $1,134 to $1,386 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 54729?
The FY2026 income limits of the Eau Claire, WI area apply: median family income $101,300, low-income (80%) limit $81,050 for a family of four.