FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Buffalo County
Studio
$691
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,184
4BR
$1,539
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
FIPS 55011 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Buffalo County, WI
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $691 | $8,292 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,184 | $14,208 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,539 | $18,468 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $973/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,920/yr ($3,243/mo). Area Median Income is $90,500.
At WI's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 104 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $691 | $742 | $973 | $1,184 | $1,539 |
| FY2025 | $680 | $732 | $960 | $1,182 | $1,446 |
| FY2024 | $663 | $720 | $946 | $1,174 | $1,303 |
| FY2023 | $638 | $691 | $909 | $1,134 | $1,221 |
| FY2022 | $555 | $635 | $835 | $1,057 | $1,132 |
| FY2021 | $501 | $577 | $760 | $971 | $1,043 |
| FY2020 | $502 | $585 | $771 | $974 | $1,058 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $90,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,200 | $23,050 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 |
| 80% AMI | $53,800 | $61,450 | $69,150 | $76,800 | $82,950 | $89,100 |