Fernwood Court LIHTCPB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fernwood Court is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 120 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average.
120
total units
96%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6700 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53216 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,069/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,740/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fernwood Court
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 6700 W Appleton Ave, 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 (~$314/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gardens PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
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| Assisi Homes I LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2 km |
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| Milwaukee Public Housing | Milwaukee | 2.8 km |
| Sherman Park Commons Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 3.4 km |
| Hadley Terrace §202 Senior | Milwaukee | 3.5 km |
| Parc West PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fernwood Court 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 Fernwood Court?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Fernwood Court?
Contact the management office at 6700 W Appleton Ave 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.