Lake Forest Apts I PB Section 8 Oak Creek, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Forest Apts I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oak Creek, WI with 127 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average.
127
total units
94%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8541 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,043/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,907/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lake Forest Apts I
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 8541 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek; 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 Oak Creek
- Newbury Place Apts LIHTC
- Oak Creek Courts PB Section 8
- Cherry Creek View Apts LIHTC
- The Centennial LIHTC
- Lake Forest Apartments Ii PB Section 8
- Brandywood Apts LIHTC
- Booth Manor PB Section 8
- Booth Manor Two Inc §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Park Square PB Section 8 | South Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
| Parkcrest Public Housing | South Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
| Marquette Manor LIHTC | South Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Sunrise Village Senior Apts LIHTC | South Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Civic Arms Restoration LIHTC | South Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Bennett Housing LIHTC | South Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oak Creek
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake Forest Apts I 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 Lake Forest Apts I?
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 Lake Forest Apts I?
Contact the management office at 8541 S Chicago Rd in Oak Creek. 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.