Schuh Homes Public Housing La Crosse, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Schuh Homes is a Public Housing community in La Crosse, WI with 210 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
210
total units
99%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1402 Saint James St, La Crosse, WI 54603 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,388/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,218/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Schuh Homes
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 1402 Saint James St, La Crosse; 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 (~$442/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in La Crosse
- Stokke Tower Public Housing
- Forest Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons Ii LIHTC
- Historic Gund Brewery Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grand River Station LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons LIHTC
- Ping Manor PB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons Iii LIHTC
- River Oaks Apartments PB Section 8
- Michael Heights LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Crosse | 1.1 km |
| Salzer Square Ii LIHTC | La Crosse | 4.5 km |
| Collective on 4th PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 4.5 km |
| Stonefield Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Onalaska | 4.7 km |
| Al Baldus/leo Fishman Manors §811 | Onalaska | 4.7 km |
| Crestview Apartments PB Section 8 | La Crescent | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in La Crosse
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Schuh Homes 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 Schuh Homes?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 Schuh Homes?
Contact the management office at 1402 Saint James St in La Crosse. 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.