La Corona Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Corona Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 55 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
55
total units
95%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1655 S 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,129/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,472/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at La Corona Apartments
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 1655 S 3rd 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 (~$341/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Corona Apartments 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 La Corona Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 La Corona Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1655 S 3rd 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.