Golden Acres Public Housing Altoona, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Acres is a Public Housing community in Altoona, WI with 36 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
36
total units
97%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2404 Spooner Ave Apt 1, Altoona, WI 54720 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,574/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,183/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 66% |
How to apply at Golden Acres
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2404 Spooner Ave Apt 1, Altoona; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Altoona
- Golden Acres Ii PB Section 8
- Altoona New Construction Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Housing PB Section 8 | Eau Claire | 1.7 km |
| St Johns South Apts PB Section 8 | Eau Claire | 1.7 km |
| London Square Apts LIHTC | Eau Claire | 2.4 km |
| Englewood/barrington Apt PB Section 8 | Eau Claire | 2.8 km |
| Ruth Gullerud Villa §811 | Eau Claire | 2.8 km |
| Oakwood Apt Homes LIHTC | Eau Claire | 3.3 km |
| Park Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | Eau Claire | 3.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Eau Claire | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Altoona
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden Acres have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Golden Acres?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Golden Acres?
Contact the management office at 2404 Spooner Ave Apt 1 in Altoona. 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.