Fair Market Rents: Chippewa County, WI (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chippewa County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | WI median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $932/mo | $748 (+25%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $962/mo | $819 (+17%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,181/mo | $1,013 (+17%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,582/mo | $1,329 (+19%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,588/mo | $1,499 (+6%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WI. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Chippewa County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Chippewa County
We track 18 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls | 16 | 753 |
| Stanley | 4 | 100 |