HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Dunn County, Wisconsin (FY 2027)
A two-bedroom in Dunn County carries a FY 2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,042 a month, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Everything Section 8 pays in Dunn keys off that figure.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,042
+1.8% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$938–$1,146
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$41,680
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Wisconsin
36th of 72
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $815 | $734–$897 | $32,600 | $15.67/hr | +4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $738–$902 | $32,800 | $15.77/hr | +4.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,042 | $938–$1,146 | $41,680 | $20.04/hr | +1.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,407 | $1,266–$1,548 | $56,280 | $27.06/hr | +3.2% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,742 | $1,568–$1,916 | $69,680 | $33.50/hr | +1.4% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $2,003 | $1,803–$2,203 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,265 | $2,039–$2,492 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,526 | $2,273–$2,779 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,787 | $2,508–$3,066 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Dunn somewhere between $938 and $1,146. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,042 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $41,680 a year. Put another way, $20 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$938 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,042 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,146 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $188 | $292 | $396 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 2% from FY 2026 ($1,024) to FY 2027 ($1,042). Since FY 2020 it's up 32% in total, about 4.1% a year. The Wisconsin median moved up 3% over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $625 | $629 | $789 | $1,138 | $1,146 | — |
| FY 2021 | $563 | $614 | $770 | $1,102 | $1,149 | -2.4% |
| FY 2022 | $601 | $665 | $845 | $1,196 | $1,298 | +9.7% |
| FY 2023 | $670 | $717 | $921 | $1,250 | $1,478 | +9.0% |
| FY 2024 | $730 | $734 | $963 | $1,275 | $1,586 | +4.6% |
| FY 2025 | $762 | $767 | $1,005 | $1,309 | $1,688 | +4.4% |
| FY 2026 | $781 | $787 | $1,024 | $1,363 | $1,718 | +1.9% |
| FY 2027In effect | $815 | $820 | $1,042 | $1,407 | $1,742 | +1.8% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Dunn, that runs from $815 for a studio up to $1,742 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Dunn sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Boyceville included.
Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, Dunn ranks 36th for two-bedroom FMR. That's within a couple percent of the state median of $1,041 and within a couple percent of the national median county at $1,063. About 45,527 people live here, 33rd in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,010 in 54725 (Boyceville) and $1,540 in 54734 (Downing), with the 11 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54725 | Boyceville | $1,010 | -3.1% |
| 54730 | Colfax | $1,070 | +2.7% |
| 54734 | Downing | $1,540 | +47.8% |
| 54735 | Downsville | $1,042County rate | — |
| 54737 | Eau Galle | $1,090 | +4.6% |
| 54739 | Elk Mound | $1,200 | +15.2% |
| 54749 | Knapp | $1,540 | +47.8% |
| 54751 | Menomonie | $1,540 | +47.8% |
| 54763 | Ridgeland | $1,010 | -3.1% |
| 54764 | Rock Falls | $1,040 | -0.2% |
| 54765 | Sand Creek | $1,040 | -0.2% |
| 54772 | Wheeler | $1,010 | -3.1% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Dunn.
St. Croix County
29 mi · 96,033 people
$1,734
+66%
Eau Claire County
30 mi · 107,116 people
$1,259
+21%
Pepin County
30 mi · 7,431 people
$1,014
-3%
Pierce County
31 mi · 42,584 people
$1,734
+66%
Chippewa County
32 mi · 66,799 people
$1,259
+21%
Barron County
35 mi · 46,797 people
$1,027
-1%
Buffalo County
41 mi · 13,393 people
$1,019
-2%
Polk County
43 mi · 45,555 people
$1,121
+8%
Questions people ask
$1,042 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $815 for a studio, $820 for one bedroom, $1,407 for three and $1,742 for four.
Tools for this county
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