Bad River Homes I — Income-Restricted Housing in Odanah, WI 54861
53875 Circle Dr, Odanah, WI 54861
24 units · 5 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2010
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 4 1 bedroom · 4 2 bedrooms · 14 3 bedrooms · 2 4+ bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Bad River Homes II
73270 & 73262 W Denomie St, Odanah, WI 54861
0 mi away
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Pinewood I
1515 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
9.7 mi away
24 units · 1–3 BR
- 7 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Bay Terrace
600 4th St W, Ashland, WI 54806
9.8 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Ashland Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 40 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Mac Arthur Court
401 Macarthur Ave, Ashland, WI 54806
10.1 mi away
22 units · 1 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 54861
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,070/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $42,800/yr
- Renters in 54861 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 24%
Income limits (2026)
Ashland County, WI area · median family income $87,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 54861 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $775 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,404 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,543 |
Wider area = Ashland County, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (54891) to $1,070 (54806).
Census figures for 54861 (2020–2024 average): 72% of homes are rented. 24% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 12% pay half or more.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 54861's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 54861Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Bad River Homes I?
No phone is listed for Bad River Homes I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Bad River Homes I Section 8 housing?
Bad River Homes I is listed as income-restricted housing in Odanah, WI 54861 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Bad River Homes I?
Public records list 24 units at Bad River Homes I in Odanah, WI 54861. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Bad River Homes I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 54861 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Bad River Homes I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Bad River Homes I in Odanah, WI 54861. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Odanah, WI 54861?
Most income-restricted buildings in Odanah, WI 54861 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $33,600, and $48,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($53,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Odanah, WI 54861?
For many programs in Odanah, WI 54861, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $33,600 a year for 1 person and $48,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $53,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Odanah, WI 54861?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Odanah, WI 54861, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Odanah, WI 54861 is $1,070 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Bad River Homes I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Bad River Homes I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Odanah, WI 54861 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Bad River Homes I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.