Colby Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 Colby, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Colby Cottages is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Colby, WI with 28 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 820 Community Drive, Colby, WI 54421 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 5 |
| Placed in service | 2017 |
How to apply at Colby Cottages
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 820 Community Drive, Colby; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Colby
- Colby-abbotsford Sr Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wausau Street Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Crest Apartments PB Section 8 | Abbotsford | 2.4 km |
| Valley Crest Apartments PB Section 8 | Abbotsford | 2.4 km |
| Green Vista Public Housing | Abbotsford | 3.4 km |
| Green Vista Public Housing | Abbotsford | 3.4 km |
| Dorchester Non-profit Housing Corp PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 10.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colby Cottages have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Colby Cottages?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Colby Cottages?
Contact the management office at 820 Community Drive in Colby. 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.