Main Street Gardens PB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Main Street Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 25 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
25
total units
88%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6020 W Main St, Milwaukee, WI 53214 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,605/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,571/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Main Street Gardens
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 6020 W Main 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 (~$416/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire - West Allis LIHTC | West Allis | 1.1 km |
| The Landmark of West Allis LIHTC | West Allis | 1.4 km |
| West Allis Senior Apartments Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Allis | 2.8 km |
| Congress & Erin Way PB Section 8 | West Milwaukee | 2.8 km |
| Beloit Road Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Allis | 3.4 km |
| Park Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 3.5 km |
| Clare Towers Apartments PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 3.5 km |
| Mitchell Court Public Housing | Milwaukee | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Main Street Gardens 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 Main Street Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 Main Street Gardens?
Contact the management office at 6020 W Main 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.