Lindsay Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lindsay Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 115 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average.
115
total units
94%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2007 W Galena St, Milwaukee, WI 53205 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,914/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,759/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Lindsay Commons
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 2007 W Galena 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 (~$386/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waico Apts Phases I & Ii LIHTC | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| New Waico Apartments PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| Johnson Square LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Yw Village East Ii LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Kilbourn Square Apt Homes LIHTC | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Highland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.4 km |
| Walnut Park Apts PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.7 km |
| Plymouth Hill PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lindsay Commons 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 Lindsay Commons?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 Lindsay Commons?
Contact the management office at 2007 W Galena 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.