FY2027 Small Area FMR · Waupaca, WI
ZIP 54981 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 54981 (Waupaca, WI) is $1,010 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 6% below the Portage County, WI area-wide FMR of $1,077.
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 54981 sits in the Portage County, WI area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 54981 has the 14th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Portage 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 $1,077 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 54981 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Waupaca County, WI (same figures) and Waushara 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 | $810 | $729 – $891 | $750 | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $828 | $780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,077 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,283 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,415 | $1,290 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,050. ZIP code 54981 lies mainly in Waupaca County, Portage County and Waushara County. See the Portage 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 54981?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 54981 are $810 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,330 (3 BR) and $1,350 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 54981?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 54981 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 54981?
The FY2026 income limits of the Portage County, WI area apply: median family income $106,300, low-income (80%) limit $85,050 for a family of four.