Blanche and Madge Home PB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blanche and Madge Home is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 16 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $368/month on average.
16
total units
94%
occupancy
$368
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6965 N 55th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,591/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Blanche and Madge Home
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 6965 N 55th St, Milwaukee; 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 (~$368/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teutonia Apts PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.7 km |
| Florist Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2 km |
| Bradley Place PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| Aspenwood Glen Senior Living Community LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| Carmen Court Apts LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| Algonquin Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Brown Deer | 2.4 km |
| Bradley Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Village of Brown Deer | 2.4 km |
| Hopkins Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blanche and Madge Home have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Blanche and Madge Home?
Residents report average rents near $368/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 Blanche and Madge Home?
Contact the management office at 6965 N 55th St in Milwaukee. 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.