Section 8 in Wisconsin: FMR & Landlord Guide

33,167 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 24 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.

Metros
13
24 total markets
Active vouchers
33,167
Occupied
25,623
77% utilized
Source-of-income law
State preempts
Wis. Act 317

Can a Wisconsin landlord refuse Section 8?

Yes. Wisconsin state law explicitly preempts local ordinances requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords may legally decline Section 8 applicants.

Wis. Act 317

State preempts local voucher-acceptance ordinances.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.

Section 8 markets in Wisconsin

Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.

Section 8 landlord tools

Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Wisconsin data feeds directly into the tools below.

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