Milwaukee Section 8 Voucher Rents and Cash Flow
Milwaukee, Wisconsin grades A, our Prime tier, meaning voucher rent routinely beats market and drives strong cash-on-cash before financing. The median 3-bed voucher sits at $1,430/mo across nine sampled ZIPs, a dependable number for a Midwest cash-flow play.
The honest catch is the tax line: Wisconsin property tax runs around 1.6%, the single item to watch here, against a lighter 0.6% insurance load. At a $143,000 supported price the math still works, but the tax bite is real. Screen any Milwaukee listing free on CloseHound first.
Milwaukee HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53204 | $1,140/mo | $1,410/mo | $1,540/mo |
| 53205 | $1,140/mo | $1,410/mo | $1,540/mo |
| 53206 | $1,140/mo | $1,410/mo | $1,540/mo |
| 53208 | $1,220/mo | $1,500/mo | $1,630/mo |
| 53209 | $1,200/mo | $1,480/mo | $1,600/mo |
| 53210 | $1,210/mo | $1,490/mo | $1,610/mo |
| 53212 | $1,280/mo | $1,580/mo | $1,710/mo |
| 53216 | $1,140/mo | $1,410/mo | $1,540/mo |
| 53218 | $1,160/mo | $1,430/mo | $1,550/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
Strong voucher rents; Wisconsin property tax (~1.6%) is the line item to watch.
Milwaukee Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Milwaukee?+
The median 3-bedroom voucher in Milwaukee is $1,430/mo for FY2026, with sampled ZIPs ranging from $1,410 to $1,580/mo.
Is Milwaukee a good Section 8 market?+
Yes. It grades A, our Prime tier, where voucher rent routinely beats market and cash-on-cash is strong before financing. The one caveat is the property-tax line.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Milwaukee County?+
Wisconsin property tax is the line item to watch at roughly 1.6% of value, while insurance is lighter at about 0.6%. Budget the higher tax into every Milwaukee deal.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Milwaukee?+
With a $1,430/mo median voucher, a 1% rule purchase lands near $143,000. Screen Milwaukee listings against that price on CloseHound and confirm the tax math holds.
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