Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Eau Claire, WI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Eau Claire County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Eau Claire, WI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Eau Claire County, WI$91,300Very Low Income (50%)$41,100$45,650$49,350$53,000$56,650
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $65,750$73,050$78,900$84,750$90,600

Eau Claire County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Eau Claire County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Eau Claire County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Altoona Housing Authority WI

2404 Spooner Avenue
Altoona, WI - 54720
Eau Claire County
Website: https://www.altoonahousing.org/
Phone Number: (715)834-1842

Eau Claire County Housing Authority

721 Oxford Avenue Room 1590
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Eau Claire County
Phone Number: (715) 839-6240

Eau Claire Housing Authority

203 S Farwell Street
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Eau Claire County
Website: https://www.eauclairewi.gov/
Phone Number: (715)839-4943

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Eau Claire, WI

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Eau Claire, WI. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Eau Claire, WI Eau Claire County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$639Estimated $191.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$836Estimated $250.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1131Estimated $339.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1295Estimated $388.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Eau Claire, WI

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Woodsedge

2524 Boardwalk Cir
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
3 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 1992

London Square Apartments

3300 London Rd
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1993

Oakwood Apt Homes

3802 Damon St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1995

Otter Creek

5726 Otter Creek Ct
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1998

Biscuit Lofts

1300 1st Ave
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2014


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Eau Claire, WI

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Eau Claire County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Jeffers Road Apartments

3413 Jeffers Rd
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Phone: 715-833-1994
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ruth Gullerud Villa

4910 Otteson Lane
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 1-800-685-9353
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

University Village Eau Claire

946 W Mac Arthur Ave
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-834-3411
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

St. Johns Housing

815 Chapin St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-834-6302
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Park Towers Apartments

901 S Farwell St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-839-4943
Total Apartment Units: 153
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Owen Rust Memorial Apartments

300 Williams St
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Phone: 715-839-4943
Total Apartment Units: 23
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Luther Lakeside Apts

1412 Whipple St
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Phone: 715-834-3411
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Grace Barstow Apartments

1105 S Barstow St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-832-1174
Total Apartment Units: 79
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Englewood/barrington Apt

2311 Corona Ave
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-833-0233
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Eau Claire Rehabilitation

1719 Kendall St
Eau Claire, WI - 54703
Phone: 715-839-4943
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Colony Park West Apts

2818 Augusta St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-834-3411
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Colony Park East Apts

2803 Augusta St
Eau Claire, WI - 54701
Phone: 715-834-3411
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in WI?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.