Lacrosse Co Public Housing West Salem, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lacrosse Co is a Public Housing community in West Salem, WI with 128 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $467/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
128
total units
98%
occupancy
$467
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 Elm St W, West Salem, WI 54669 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,108/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,513/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 62% |
How to apply at Lacrosse Co
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 540 Elm St W, West Salem; 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 (~$467/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Salem
- Cedar Court & Sparta Angelo Apts LIHTC
- Cedar Court Ii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonefield Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Onalaska | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Salem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lacrosse Co 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 Lacrosse Co?
Residents report average rents near $467/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 Lacrosse Co?
Contact the management office at 540 Elm St W in West Salem. 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.