Scattered Site Public Housing Madison, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Site is a Public Housing community in Madison, WI with 159 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 53 months.
159
total units
89%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
53 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,450/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,640/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Scattered Site
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 1225 E Gorham St, 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 (~$510/mo average here).
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- Willow Pointe LIHTC
- Rosewood Villas LIHTC
- Segoe Terrace PB Section 8
- Northport Apts PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yahara River View Apts LIHTC | Madison | 0.8 km |
| Park Central Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 1.1 km |
| Ywca Madison Housing Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 1.4 km |
| City Row Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 1.4 km |
| The Shield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 1.4 km |
| Ella Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 2 km |
| Carbon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 2 km |
| Quisling Clinic Apts LIHTC | Madison | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Site 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 Scattered Site?
Residents report average rents near $510/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 Scattered Site?
Contact the management office at 1225 E Gorham St 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.