Forest Towers Metro PB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Towers Metro is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 54 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
54
total units
98%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 9609 W Allyn St, Milwaukee, WI 53224 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,947/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,443/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Forest Towers Metro
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 9609 W Allyn 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Place Rcac LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
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| Westridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2 km |
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| Menomonee Parkway Apts LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Mariner's Pointe Apts I LIHTC | Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Towers Metro 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 Towers Metro?
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 Towers Metro?
Contact the management office at 9609 W Allyn 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.