Kannenberg Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Wausau, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kannenberg Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wausau, WI with 105 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average.
105
total units
93%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 Merrill Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,872/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,872/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kannenberg Plaza
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 1240 Merrill Ave, Wausau; 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 (~$395/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wausau
- Riverview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Island Place LIHTC
- Impact Housing PB Section 8
- Sturgeon Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Diamond View PB Section 8
- East High Apts LIHTC
- Terrace Heights Apartments PB Section 8
- Terrace Heights Apts LIHTC
- City Walk LIHTC
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Quarter Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wausau | 1.4 km |
| Atrium Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wausau | 1.4 km |
| Campus Park Apts LIHTC | Wausau | 1.4 km |
| Village Square LIHTC | Wausau | 2.2 km |
| Federal Building Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wausau | 2.4 km |
| Wausau East Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wausau | 2.8 km |
| Wilson Place LIHTC | Wausau | 2.8 km |
| Harry and Velma Hamilton Villa §202 Senior | Wausau | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wausau
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kannenberg Plaza 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 Kannenberg Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Kannenberg Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1240 Merrill Ave in Wausau. 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.