Washburn County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2025, there are 7 Affordable Housing units currently available in Washburn County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Washburn County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING WASHBURN COUNTY

Spooner Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 40 Units Available in the Spooner Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Spooner Housing Authority Serves the Spooner, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 40 Units Available in the Spooner Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...

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Housing Authority of the City of Shell Lake

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 29 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Shell Lake. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Shell Lake Serves the Shell Lake, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 29 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Shell Lake. These Low...

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Fair Market Rent

The Housing Authority of the City of Shell Lake will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Washburn County, WI Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$623

1 Bedroom

$699

2 Bedrooms

$919

3 Bedrooms

$1,111

4 Bedrooms

$1,224

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Washburn County for 2025.

Washburn County, WI Income Limit:

1 Person

$54,550

2 Persons

$62,350

3 Persons

$70,150

4 Persons

$77,900

5 Persons

$84,150