Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Green County, Wisconsin
Green County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,016 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $867 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.54 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,016
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Wisconsin
- Typical rent
- $867
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 20% less than in Wisconsin
- Wage needed
- $19.54
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 33%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 24% less than in Wisconsin
Only here
Renting in Green County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At 33%, Green County ranks 7th among the 72 counties in Wisconsin for the smallest share of rent-burdened renters.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Green County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $798 | $15.35 | $31,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016 | $19.54 | $40,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,211 | $23.29 | $48,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,335 | $25.67 | $53,400 |
HUD area: Green County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 12 ZIP codes in Green County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53522 to $1,530 in 53574. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,016).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 53502 | Green County, WI | $820 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53502 | Janesville-Beloit, WI | $820 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 53521 | Green County, WI | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,260 |
| 53521 | Janesville-Beloit, WI | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,260 |
| 53521 | Madison, WI | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,260 |
| 53522 | Green County, WI | $790 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,360 |
| 53522 | Lafayette County, WI | $790 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,360 |
| 53550 | Green County, WI | $830 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,380 |
| 53566 | Green County, WI | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 53570 | Green County, WI | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 53574 | Green County, WI | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,260 |
| 53574 | Madison, WI | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,260 |
- 53502 · Green County, WI $1,130$1,440
- 53502 · Janesville-Beloit, WI $1,130$1,440
- 53521 · Green County, WI $1,530$2,020
- 53521 · Janesville-Beloit, WI $1,530$2,020
- 53521 · Madison, WI $1,530$2,020
- 53522 · Green County, WI $1,010$1,220
- 53522 · Lafayette County, WI $1,010$1,220
- 53550 · Green County, WI $1,050$1,250
- 53566 · Green County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 53570 · Green County, WI $1,020$1,220
- 53574 · Green County, WI $1,530$2,020
- 53574 · Madison, WI $1,530$2,020
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Green County, 33% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
33%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,807 households rent in Green County
- Spend half or more of their income 16%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 17%
- Spend less than 30% 67%
Compared with the state and the country
- Green 33%
- Wisconsin 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Green County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Green County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 3
- public housing
- 2
568 homes in all; 459 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Statewide Scattered HUD-assisted 201 N 14th Street, Monroe 53566 193 low-income homes · For families
- Churchill Woods Public housing 800 13th Ave, Monroe 53566 86 homes, 85 low-income · Run by Monroe Housing Authority · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (608) 325-2949
- Brodhead Housing HUD-assisted 702 17th St, Brodhead 53520 35 low-income homes · For older adults · (608) 897-2768
- Riverview Apts Public housing 101 W Main St, Albany 53502 32 homes, 29 low-income · Run by Albany Housing Authority · Average payment: $389 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (608) 862-3424
- Brook View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 812 6th St, Monroe 53566 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1996
- Twining Valley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 757 8th Ave, Monroe 53566 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1997
- Brodhead Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1108 21st St, Brodhead 53520 25 homes, 23 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Wittwer Apts-WHPC Monticello HUD-assisted 120 S Main St, Monticello 53570 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (608) 938-4073
- New Glarus School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 413 6th Ave, New Glarus 53574 24 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1997
- Shelter Wi Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 / 102 S Jackson ST, Albany 53502 105 homes, 10 low-income · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2010
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Green County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Green County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,100 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 2 people | $26,400 | $44,000 | $70,400 |
| 3 people | $29,700 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,800 | $102,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,200 | $109,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,600 | $116,200 |
Area median income: $110,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Green County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $718 – $878
- 1 bedroom $725 – $887
- 2 bedrooms $914 – $1,118
- 3 bedrooms $1,090 – $1,332
- 4 bedrooms $1,202 – $1,469
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Monroe Housing Authority Public housing · 85 public housing units (608) 325-2949 Monroe Housing Authority: housing@tds.net
- Albany Housing Authority Public housing · 29 public housing units (608) 862-3424 Albany Housing Authority: directoralbanyaha@gmail.com
Housing agencies in Wisconsin Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Wisconsin
What Wisconsin law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06(2)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.17
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 28 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.19(3)
- Only a court order can remove youWis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(7)
- Protection from retaliationWis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(5)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Green County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Foundation for Rural Housing Inc
156 N Main St, Oregon · 21 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 1 more
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Movin' Out, Inc.
902 Royster Oaks Dr, Madison · 32 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in Hmong.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Jefferson County at Home
874 Collins Rd, Jefferson · 45 miles away
- Home improvement and repairs
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Green County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Wisconsin, the average home bill was $111 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,032
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,016
- Security deposit
- $1,016
- Total
- $2,032
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Green County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $798; 1 bedroom: $806; 2 bedrooms: $1,016; 3 bedrooms: $1,211; 4 bedrooms: $1,335. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Green County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,016) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.54 an hour full time, or $40,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Green County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Green County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $914 and $1,118 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Green County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53522 to $1,530 in 53574. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Green County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Green County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Green County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Green County, 33% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).