Berkshire at Kensington LIHTCPB Section 8 Waukesha, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Berkshire at Kensington is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukesha, WI with 42 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $550/month on average.
42
total units
93%
occupancy
$550
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,263/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,671/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 40% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Berkshire at Kensington
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1800 Kensington Dr, Waukesha; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$550/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lss Housing, Waukesha Hickory Flats §811 | Waukesha | 0.8 km |
| Westwood Heights PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 2.4 km |
| Senior House PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 2.8 km |
| Summit Hills Apartments §811 | Waukesha | 2.8 km |
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukesha | 3.4 km |
| Sunset Heights Apartments §202 Senior | Waukesha | 3.4 km |
| La Casa Village Apt PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 3.5 km |
| La Casa Village Ii §202 Senior | Waukesha | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Berkshire at Kensington have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Berkshire at Kensington?
Residents report average rents near $550/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Berkshire at Kensington?
Contact the management office at 1800 Kensington Dr in Waukesha. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.