Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 Waukesha, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukesha, WI with 72 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average.
72
total units
83%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1512 Big Bend Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,445/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,706/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Sunset Apartments
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 1512 Big Bend Rd, Waukesha; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waukesha
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- Willow Park PB Section 8
- East Terrace Apartments PB Section 8
- Saratoga Heights Public Housing
- Summit Woods LIHTC
- Silvernail LIHTC
- Pine Pointe Apts LIHTC
- Berkshire at Sunset LIHTC
- Highlands South Apts LIHTC
- Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Heights Apartments §202 Senior | Waukesha | 1.4 km |
| Senior House PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 2.4 km |
| Berkshire at Kensington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukesha | 3.5 km |
| Summit Hills Apartments §811 | Waukesha | 3.7 km |
| Westwood Heights PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 4.2 km |
| Lss Housing, Waukesha Hickory Flats §811 | Waukesha | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Apartments 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 Sunset Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Sunset Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1512 Big Bend Rd in Waukesha. 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.