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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Franklin, WI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Milwaukee 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 2024 in Franklin, WI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Milwaukee County, WI$102,100Very Low Income (50%)$35,750$40,850$45,950$51,050$55,150
Extremely Low Income (30%)$21,500$24,550$27,600$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $57,200$65,400$73,550$81,700$88,250

Milwaukee County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 the City of Milwaukee

809 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI - 53202
Milwaukee County
Website: http://www.hacm.org/
Phone Number: (414)286-5678

South Milwaukee Housing Authority

2906 6th Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI - 53172
Milwaukee County
Website: https://smwi.org/housing-authority/
Phone Number: (414) 762-4114

West Allis Housing Authority

7525 West Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI - 53214
Milwaukee County
Website: https://www.westalliswi.gov/305/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program
Phone Number: (414)302-8430

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

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

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$845Estimated $253.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$979Estimated $293.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1170Estimated $351.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1460Estimated $438.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Franklin, 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.

Clare Meadows Of Franklin Senior Housing

7700 S 51st St
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 135
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 135
1 Bedroom apartments 87
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 1997

Brenwood Park Senior Community

9501 W Loomis Rd
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 48
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2000

Clare Meadows Of Franklin Phase Ii

7760 S 51st St
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2000

Brenwood Park Senior Community Phase Ii

9501 W Loomis Rd
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 62
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 62
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 2002

Foresthill Highlands Phase V

9075 W Highland Park Ave
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2011

Foresthill Highlands Building 600

9095 W Highland Park Ave
Franklin, WI - 53132
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2012


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Franklin, 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 Milwaukee 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.

Franklin Meadows

7704 S 51st St
Franklin, WI - 53132
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 30
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

The Woods Of Cedar Village

3311 W College Ave
Franklin, WI - 53221
Phone: 414-761-0244
Total Apartment Units: 112
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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.