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Portage County Housing Authority

1001 Maple Bluff Rd Ste 1, Stevens Point, WI, 54482 · ~305 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Stevens Point, WI (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Portage County Housing Authority served 213 households across 305 units (70% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.3 people, an average annual income of $17,989, and pays an average of $440 per month toward rent.

Households served
213 of 305 units
Avg. household income
$17,989
Avg. rent paid by household
$440
Avg. household size
1.3 people
Households with children
12%
Head of household 62+
56%
Head of household with a disability
56%
Avg. wait to move in
2 months

Unit mix: 53% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 12% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Portage County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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