Parklawn Public Housing Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parklawn is a Public Housing community in Milwaukee, WI with 379 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 44 months.
379
total units
92%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
44 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4612 W Rice St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,077/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,115/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Parklawn
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 4612 W Rice 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Housing | Milwaukee | 1.1 km |
| Bishop's Creek Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 1.7 km |
| Hopkins Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.2 km |
| Edison School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| Sherman Park Commons Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.4 km |
| New Hampton Gardens PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.5 km |
| Scat Site North & West Public Housing | Milwaukee | 2.5 km |
| The Gardens PB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parklawn 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 Parklawn?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 Parklawn?
Contact the management office at 4612 W Rice 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.