Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
Sheboygan County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,168 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $934 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.46 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,168
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% less than in Wisconsin
- Typical rent
- $934
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% less than in Wisconsin
- Wage needed
- $22.46
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,720 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 34%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 22% less than in Wisconsin
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 Sheboygan 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)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Sheboygan County was $1,344 a month in September 2026: 4.7% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $813 | $15.63 | $32,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $918 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,168 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,392 | $26.77 | $55,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,575 | $30.29 | $63,000 |
HUD area: Sheboygan, WI MSA. 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 20 ZIP codes in Sheboygan County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53001 to $1,550 in 53044. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,168).
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)
| 53001 | Sheboygan, WI | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,380 |
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| 53011 | Fond du Lac, WI | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,710 | $1,930 |
| 53011 | Sheboygan, WI | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,430 | $1,710 | $1,930 |
| 53013 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $930 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 53013 | Sheboygan, WI | $930 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 53020 | Appleton, WI | $960 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,850 |
| 53020 | Manitowoc County, WI | $960 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,850 |
| 53020 | Sheboygan, WI | $960 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,640 | $1,850 |
| 53023 | Fond du Lac, WI | $730 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,500 |
| 53023 | Sheboygan, WI | $730 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,500 |
| 53031 | Sheboygan, WI | $810 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,560 |
| 53044 | Sheboygan, WI | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,090 |
| 53070 | Sheboygan, WI | $810 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,560 |
| 53073 | Sheboygan, WI | $790 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,360 | $1,540 |
| 53075 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $930 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
| 53075 | Sheboygan, WI | $930 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
| 53081 | Sheboygan, WI | $800 | $900 | $1,150 | $1,370 | $1,550 |
| 53083 | Sheboygan, WI | $910 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,750 |
| 53085 | Sheboygan, WI | $770 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,480 |
| 53093 | Sheboygan, WI | $810 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,560 |
- 53001 · Sheboygan, WI $1,010$1,220
- 53011 · Fond du Lac, WI $1,430$1,710
- 53011 · Sheboygan, WI $1,430$1,710
- 53013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $1,270$1,520
- 53013 · Sheboygan, WI $1,270$1,520
- 53020 · Appleton, WI $1,370$1,640
- 53020 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,370$1,640
- 53020 · Sheboygan, WI $1,370$1,640
- 53023 · Fond du Lac, WI $1,060$1,370
- 53023 · Sheboygan, WI $1,060$1,370
- 53031 · Sheboygan, WI $1,160$1,380
- 53044 · Sheboygan, WI $1,550$1,850
- 53070 · Sheboygan, WI $1,160$1,380
- 53073 · Sheboygan, WI $1,140$1,360
- 53075 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $1,210$1,490
- 53075 · Sheboygan, WI $1,210$1,490
- 53081 · Sheboygan, WI $1,150$1,370
- 53083 · Sheboygan, WI $1,300$1,550
- 53085 · Sheboygan, WI $1,100$1,310
- 53093 · Sheboygan, WI $1,160$1,380
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 Sheboygan County, 34% 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.
34%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
14,184 households rent in Sheboygan County
- Spend half or more of their income 15%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 66%
Compared with the state and the country
- Sheboygan 34%
- Wisconsin 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Sheboygan County
HUD lists 34 properties with homes for low-income households in Sheboygan 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)
- 22
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 2
2,575 homes in all; 1,336 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Tamarack/Georgia/Niagara Public housing 2201 Erie Ave, Sheboygan 53081 135 low-income homes · Run by Sheboygan Housing Authority · Average payment: $309 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (920) 459-3466
- ST. Nicholas HUD-assisted 916 Huron Ave, Sheboygan 53081 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 452-7521
- WHPC-Nibp Portfolio Tax credit (LIHTC) 110A Amherst Ave, Sheboygan Falls 53085 1,075 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 784 · 2 bd: 217 · 3 bd: 74 · In service since 2011
- Eisner Court Apts D/B/A Ridge Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3427 Eisner Ct, Sheboygan 53083 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For families · (920) 452-6215
- Camelot Manor HUD-assisted 2332 Carmen Ave, Sheboygan 53081 76 homes, 68 low-income · For families · (920) 452-3986
- Sheboygan Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 910 N 10th St, Sheboygan 53081 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 1997
- Hawthorne Woods Apartments HUD-assisted 432 N Highland Ave, Plymouth 53073 64 low-income homes · For families · (414) 351-5628
- Garton Toy Factory Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 830 N Water St, Sheboygan 53081 72 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000
- Quit Qui Oc Manor Public housing 1228A Reed St, Plymouth 53073 50 low-income homes · Run by Plymouth Housing Authority · Average payment: $460 a month · (920) 893-5133
- Rochester Springs HUD-assisted 915 Broadway St, Sheboygan Falls 53085 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 459-3466
- Riverview Apts HUD-assisted 2119 Erie Ave, Sheboygan 53081 47 low-income homes · For older adults · (414) 536-7711
- Hawthorne Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 N Highland Ave, Plymouth 53073 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1999
- Parkwood Village HUD-assisted 3602 S 12th St, Sheboygan 53081 40 low-income homes · For families · (920) 452-6566
- Riverwalk Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 832 N 10th St, Sheboygan 53081 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 1997
- Windsor Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 N Main St, Sheboygan Falls 53085 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Covenant House HUD-assisted 3212 Saemann Ave, Sheboygan 53081 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 452-0880
- Washington School Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1238 Geele Ave, Sheboygan 53083 42 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2017
- Jung Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 S 8th St, Sheboygan 53081 53 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 1992
- University Heights HUD-assisted 110 Amherst Ave, Sheboygan Falls 53085 32 low-income homes · For families · (414) 762-9440
- The Brickner Woolen Mills Tax credit (LIHTC) 639 Monroe St, Sheboygan Falls 53085 34 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1992
- Colonial Columns Tax credit (LIHTC) 611 Appleton St, Plymouth 53073 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 1991
- Niagara Heights HUD-assisted 820 N 9th St, Sheboygan 53081 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 803-8901
- Country Harbor II HUD-assisted 725 N Spring St, Random Lake 53075 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (262) 377-8359
- Hunter's Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 S Pleasant View Rd, Plymouth 53073 48 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 1994
- Riverwalk Apt Homes Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 828 N Water St, Sheboygan 53081 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1999
- Mission Village of Sheboygan Tax credit (LIHTC) 4601 Telluride Dr, Sheboygan 53083 76 homes, 16 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2011
- Waterview Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 914 N 11th St, Sheboygan 53081 24 homes, 16 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1999
- Eighth ST Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 531 S 8th St, Sheboygan 53081 24 homes, 14 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1992
- Taylor Park SR Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 826 Taylor Pkwy, Sheboygan 53081 42 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2010
- Hunters Ridge Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 359 S Pleasant View Rd, Plymouth 53073 24 homes, 11 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2002
- Balzer Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 818 Pennsylvania Ave, Sheboygan 53081 14 homes, 11 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1992
- Hunters Ridge Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 S Pleasant View Rd, Plymouth 53073 24 homes, 10 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1998
- Pleasant View Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 563 N Pleasant View Rd, Plymouth 53073 24 homes, 10 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2012
- Rich-Len Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 N 15th St, Oostburg 53070 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · In service since 1992
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan 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 | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 2 people | $24,800 | $41,300 | $66,050 |
| 3 people | $27,900 | $46,450 | $74,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,600 | $82,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,900 | $95,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,000 | $102,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,150 | $109,000 |
Area median income: $103,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sheboygan, WI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $732 – $894
- 1 bedroom $826 – $1,010
- 2 bedrooms $1,051 – $1,285
- 3 bedrooms $1,253 – $1,531
- 4 bedrooms $1,418 – $1,733
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
- Sheboygan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 304 vouchers · 135 public housing units (920) 459-3466 Sheboygan Housing Authority: melody.hermann@sheboyganha.com
- Plymouth Housing Authority Public housing · 50 public housing units (920) 893-5133 Plymouth Housing Authority: phaplym@frontier.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 Sheboygan County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Sheboygan County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of Sheboygan
1930 N 8th St, Sheboygan
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Sheboygan 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,336
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,168
- Security deposit
- $1,168
- Total
- $2,336
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 Sheboygan County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $813; 1 bedroom: $918; 2 bedrooms: $1,168; 3 bedrooms: $1,392; 4 bedrooms: $1,575. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Sheboygan County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,168) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.46 an hour full time, or $46,720 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sheboygan County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,600 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 Sheboygan 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 $1,051 and $1,285 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Sheboygan County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53001 to $1,550 in 53044. 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 Sheboygan County?
HUD lists 34 properties with homes for low-income households in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sheboygan County, 34% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).