Northport Apts PB Section 8 Madison, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northport Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Madison, WI with 140 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $483/month on average.
140
total units
91%
occupancy
$483
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1702 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,195/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,357/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Northport Apts
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 1702 Northport Dr, Madison; 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 (~$483/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 0.8 km |
| Northport Group Home PB Section 8 | Madison | 0.8 km |
| Tennyson Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 1.1 km |
| Kinney Apartments §811 | Madison | 1.1 km |
| The Oscar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 2.2 km |
| Sherman Glen LIHTC | Madison | 2.2 km |
| The Madisonian Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 2.2 km |
| Single Family Rent to Own LIHTC | Madison | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northport Apts 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 Northport Apts?
Residents report average rents near $483/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 Northport Apts?
Contact the management office at 1702 Northport Dr in Madison. 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.