Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Racine, WI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Racine 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 Racine, WI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Racine County, WI$92,900Very Low Income (50%)$41,150$45,700$49,400$53,050$56,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $65,800$73,100$78,950$84,800$90,650

Racine County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Racine 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 Racine 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.

Housing Authority of Racine County

837 Main Street
Racine, WI - 53403
Racine County
Website: http://www.rcha.org
Phone Number: (262) 636-3405

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Racine, 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 Racine, WI Racine County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$708Estimated $212.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$931Estimated $279.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1219Estimated $365.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1336Estimated $400.80 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Racine, 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.

Hometown Harbor - Racine

1600 Ohio St
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 14

1609-11 Grand Ave

1609 Grand Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

3610-12 Spring St

3610 Spring St
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

623 N Memorial Dr

623 N Memorial Dr
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1988

1027 N Memorial Dr

1027 N Memorial Dr
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
1 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989

1325 Marquette St

1325 Marquette St
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

1607 Winslow St

1607 Winslow St
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Park Ave

1722 Park Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

3315-3319 Kinzie Ave

3315 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
1 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

David Braun

2331 Meachem St
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1989

2128 Carmel Ave

2128 Carmel Ave
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1990

Lincoln School Historic Apartments

1800 State St
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 62
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1991

Wilmanor Apartments

255 N Memorial Dr
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 1994

Lake Oaks Ii

1912 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 85
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 85
1 Bedroom apartments 41
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 1996

Main Lake Apartments

413 S Main St
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 34
2 Bedroom apartments 41
Years In Service Since: 1996

Courtyard Apartments - Racine

4217 Durand Ave
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 85
Years In Service Since: 1997

The Parkview

5215 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 73
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 73
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2000

Historic Olson Bldg Loft Apartments

134 Main St
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 31
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2002

Lighthouse Point Townhomes

500 Shelbourne Ct
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 118
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 118
3 Bedroom apartments 118
Years In Service Since: 2004

Mitchell Wagon Factory Loft Apartments

815 Eighth St
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES

The Parkview (phase Ii)

5311 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 73
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 73
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2005

Hometown Harbor-racine

1600 Ohio St
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 52
2 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

State At Main

141 Main Street
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2007

Shoreline Manor Senior Apartments

1403 West Sixth Street
Racine, WI - 53404
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2007

Hometown Harbor Racine - Unit 3

1600 Ohio St Unit 3
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2008

Parkview Gardens

5321 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2008

Regency West Apartments

2234-2248 Loni Lane
Racine, WI - 53406
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2011

Parkview Iii

5225 Douglas Avenue
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 73
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 73
1 Bedroom apartments 51
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2013

Parkview Gardens Ii

5321 Douglas Ave
Racine, WI - 53402
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2013

Whpc - Southern Bond Pool I - Subsidized Projects

4000 Maryland Ave
Racine, WI - 53405
Total Apartment Units: 439
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 439
1 Bedroom apartments 303
2 Bedroom apartments 116
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2014

Durand Plaza

3003 Durand Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 72
Years In Service Since: 2017


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Racine, 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 Racine 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.

Trinity Terrace

2132 Center St
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: 262-633-0500 ext. 153
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lincoln Villas North

3919 Ruby Ave
Racine, WI - 53402
Phone: 262-633-0500 ext. 153
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mount Pleasant Place

5810 Lincoln Village Dr
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 262-633-0500 ext. 153
Total Apartment Units: 99
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Albert House

4000 Maryland Ave
Racine, WI - 53405
Phone: 608-836-2954
Total Apartment Units: 196
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Willow Wood Apartments

4321 Durand Avenue
Racine, WI - 53404
Phone: 262-506-1134
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

Washington Court Apartments

1319 Oakes Rd
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 414-271-4116
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Washington Apartments

2000 Washington Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: 262-652-6500
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

The Home Company

1204 Schiller St #1
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: (414)362-7240
Total Apartment Units: 25
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sunset Terrace Apts

5539 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 262-632-5433
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

St. Paul Gardens Apartments

1120 Center St
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: (262)632-6086
Total Apartment Units: 33
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

South Willow Apartments

1840 Roosevelt Ave
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 262-506-1134
Total Apartment Units: 10
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

Oakview Manor

4720 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 414-271-4116
Total Apartment Units: 79
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Mcmynn Tower

110 7th St
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: 262-632-5566
Total Apartment Units: 123
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Marian Housing Center

4105 Spring St
Racine, WI - 53405
Phone: 262-633-5700
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lincoln Manor Of Racine

5801 16th St
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 262-633-0500 ext. 153
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Durand Plaza

3003 Durand Ave
Racine, WI - 53403
Phone: 262-554-1250
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Chateau/regency Apts.

4111 Erie St
Racine, WI - 53402
Phone: 262-632-5059
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Chateau/oakwood

5001 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI - 53406
Phone: 262-632-5059
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


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.