Madison, WI Low Income Housing Guide
Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Madison, WI
How do I qualify for low income housing in Madison, WI?To qualify for low income housing in Wisconsin, you must meet the following income requirements:
Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.
You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.
In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:
- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.
Types of Low Income Housing in Madison, WI
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Madison, WI, including:- Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
- Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
- Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.
In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Madison, WI. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.
PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.
We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.
HUD Fair Market Rent For Madison, Wisconsin - Dane County
Studio Apartments
$1,183
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,378
Two Bedroom Apartments
$1,810
Three Bedroom Apartments
$2,041
List of Low Income Housing in or near Madison, WI
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Uno Terrace Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
7603 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI - 53717
(608) 516-5311
Dane County
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The André Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
2340 Winnebago Street
Madison, WI - 53704
(608) 640-0652
Dane County
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Seven Oaks Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
1108 Moorland Road
Madison, WI - 53713
(608) 251-6500
Dane County
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Maple Lawn Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
2859 Coho Street
Madison, WI - 53713
(608) 271-9042
Dane County
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Limerick Senior Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
5128 Lacy Road
Madison, WI - 53711
(608) 235-0046
Dane County
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Hawthorne Woods Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
432 N. Highland Avenue
Madison, WI - 53703
(920) 893-8319
Dane County
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Brookstone Townhomes Affordable/ Public Housing - Madison
2831 - 2885 Eggiman Road
Madison, WI - 53713
(608) 843-6440
Dane County
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Tennyson Ridge Apartments - Madison
3834 Whitman Lane
Madison , WI - 53704
(608) 204-5960
Dane County
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Prairie Park Senior Apartments - Madison
6530 Schroeder Road
Madison, WI - 53711
(608) 276-5785
Dane County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Homes starting at $999
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Madison Housing Authority WI - Madison
215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Rm 120
Madison, WI - 53703
(608)266-4675
Dane County
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Tenant Resource Center - Madison
1202 Williamson Street Suite A
Madison, WI - 53703
608-257-0006
Dane County
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Movin' Out, (disabled Only) - Madison
600 Williamson Street
Madison, WI - 53703
608-251-4446-3
Dane County
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Wisconsin Initiatives In Sustainable Housing - Madison
600 Williamson St
Madison, WI - 53703
(608)819-0722
Dane County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Cost is determined based on income made per adult.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities included except for electricity.
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Craig Kinney Apartments - Madison
2117 North Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI - 53704
(608) 246-3140
Dane County
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Old Middleton Road Apartments - Madison
5315 Old Middleton Road
Madison, WI - 53705
(608) 246-3140
Dane County
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Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Madison, WI
- 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
- 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
- 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.
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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.
Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.
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