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Union Center, WI — Section 8 & HUD housing guide
FY2024 Fair Market Rent, HUD income limits, and the Public Housing Agency that serves Union Center and the rest of Juneau County.
About affordable housing in Union Center
Union Center is one of the smaller communities we cover in Wisconsin, served by the same county-level Fair Market Rent and HUD income limits as its neighboring towns in Juneau County. If you're looking for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, project-based rental assistance, or simply trying to figure out whether your household qualifies for HUD-subsidized housing in Union Center, the numbers below are the place to start.
Fair Market Rent is the maximum monthly rent that a Section 8 voucher will cover in this area. HUD sets it once a year, usually at the 40th percentile of local rents for a standard, modest unit. In Union Center, FY2024 Fair Market Rent ranges from $750 for a studio up to $1,590 for a four-bedroom unit. Income limits, on the other hand, decide who is eligible to apply at all — they're calculated as a percentage of the area median income for the surrounding county or metropolitan area, then adjusted for household size.
FY2024 Fair Market Rent — Union Center, WI
These are the maximum monthly rents that the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program will cover in this area, before utility allowances.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent (FY2024) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $750 / mo |
| 1 bedroom | $840 / mo |
| 2 bedroom | $1,040 / mo |
| 3 bedroom | $1,360 / mo |
| 4 bedroom | $1,590 / mo |
HUD income limits — Union Center, WI
Annual household-income ceilings used to determine eligibility for HUD-subsidized housing. 50% AMI is the standard cap for Section 8 vouchers in most areas.
| Household size | Extremely low (30% AMI) | Very low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,650 | $53,850 |
| 2 persons | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 persons | $26,050 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 4 persons | $28,900 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 5 persons | $31,100 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 persons | $33,550 | $55,900 | $89,450 |
| 7 persons | $35,750 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 8 persons | $38,000 | $63,300 | $101,300 |
Local housing authority
Wisconsin Rural Development Housing Office
Always verify directly with HUD's PHA contacts page before mailing an application — agency mergers and contact changes happen periodically and HUD's directory is the authoritative source.
What rents look like in Union Center
Based on the FY2024 Fair Market Rent above, a typical voucher-holding family of three or four in Union Center can expect a HUD-approved 2-bedroom unit to rent for around $1,040 per month, with 3-bedroom units approved up to $1,360. These figures don't include utility allowances, which the local housing authority calculates separately based on whether heat, hot water, and electricity are included in the lease.
Households earning at or below the 50% AMI threshold above generally meet the income test for Section 8 in Union Center. Once admitted to the program, your household typically pays around 30% of its adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the difference up to the FMR cap.
Frequently asked questions about housing in Union Center
What is the rent range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Union Center?
HUD's FY2024 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this area is $1,040 per month. Actual market rents typically range from roughly $832 on the low end to about $1,300 for newer or larger units. Section 8 voucher holders can rent units priced up to the FMR cap (and sometimes higher under exception payment standards approved by the local PHA).
What income do I need to qualify for Section 8 in Union Center?
For most households, the 50% AMI column above is the relevant cap. A 4-person household in Union Center earning under $48,150 per year is generally income-eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher program, and a 1-person household is eligible up to $33,650. Federal rules also require that at least 75% of new vouchers go to households at or below the 30% AMI level, so smaller-income households are prioritized. HUD's Income Limits documentation system publishes the official county-level tables HUD itself uses.
How do I apply?
Contact Wisconsin Rural Development Housing Office at (608) 837-2452, or use the HUD PHA directory link above. Most rural PHAs accept applications by mail or in person; some maintain online portals. Waiting lists in this region are typically open year-round but can close temporarily during peak demand.