Forest Park Apartments PB Section 8 La Crosse, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Park Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in La Crosse, WI with 111 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
111
total units
99%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1230 Badger St, La Crosse, WI 54601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,586/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,289/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Forest Park Apartments
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 1230 Badger St, La Crosse; 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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- Wedgewood Commons LIHTC
- Ping Manor PB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons Iii LIHTC
- River Oaks Apartments PB Section 8
- Michael Heights LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salzer Square Ii LIHTC | La Crosse | 2.4 km |
| Collective on 4th PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 2.4 km |
| Roosevelt School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.3 km |
| 2219 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.3 km |
| Christopherson House/sagen PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.4 km |
| Schumann Apartments PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.4 km |
| Crestview Apartments PB Section 8 | La Crescent | 5.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Park Apartments 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 Forest Park Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 Forest Park Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1230 Badger St in La Crosse. 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.