Jefferson Court PB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jefferson Court is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 221 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
221
total units
98%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,813/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,290/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Jefferson Court
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 415 E Knapp 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 (~$388/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Court Public Housing | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| Walnut Park Apts PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| Plymouth Hill PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| Blue Ribbon Loft Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| City Hall Square - Component 1 LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Calvin Courtyard Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Majestic Milwaukee Loft Apts LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Lapham Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jefferson Court 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 Jefferson Court?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Jefferson Court?
Contact the management office at 415 E Knapp 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.