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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In La Crosse, WI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the La Crosse 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 La Crosse, WI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
La Crosse County, WI$98,400Very Low Income (50%)$34,450$39,400$44,300$49,200$53,150
Extremely Low Income (30%)$20,650$23,600$26,550$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $55,100$63,000$70,850$78,700$85,000

La Crosse County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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.

La Crosse County Housing Authority

615 Plainview Road
La Crosse, WI - 54603
La Crosse County
Website: http://www.lcha.net
Phone Number: (608)781-5365

La Crosse Housing Authority

1307 Badger Street
La Crosse, WI - 54602
La Crosse County
Website: https://www.lacrossehousing.org/
Phone Number: (608)782-2264

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

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

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$760Estimated $228.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$866Estimated $259.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1122Estimated $336.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1515Estimated $454.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In La Crosse, 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.

Wedgewood Commons

1935 Miller St
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
3 Bedroom apartments 72
Years In Service Since: 1987

Wedgewood Commons Ii

1935 Miller St
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 105
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 105
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 1990

Wedgewood Commons Iii

1900 Miller St
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1993

Brookside Meadows Apartments

4345 Fireclay Ct
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2001

Michael Heights

420 Fifth Ave S
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2001

Salzer Square Ii

1224 Eighth St S
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
1 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2005

Historic Gund Brewery Lofts

2130 South Ave
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 86
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 86
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2007

Grand River Station

314 Jay St
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2010

2219 Lofts

2219 South Ave
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016

Roosevelt School Apartments

1307 Hayes St
La Crosse, WI - 54603
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2016


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse 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.

St Vallerie Apts.

4445 Mormon Coulee Rd
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608.788.4306
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Schumann Apartments

617 Bennora Lee Ct
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608.775.4745
Total Apartment Units: 16
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

River Oaks

3460 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608.787.0200
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Ping Manor

1311 Ping Manor
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608.782.2264
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Forest Park Apartments

1230 Badger St
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608-782-2264
Total Apartment Units: 111
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Christopherson House/sagen

2121 Sims Pl
La Crosse, WI - 54601
Phone: 608-775-4745
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


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.