Sunset Terrace Apts PB Section 8 Racine, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Terrace Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Racine, WI with 118 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $316/month on average.
118
total units
85%
occupancy
$316
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5539 Byrd Ave, Racine, WI 53406 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,411/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,215/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Sunset Terrace 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 5539 Byrd Ave, Racine; 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 (~$316/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakview Manor PB Section 8 | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Hometown Harbor-racine LIHTCPB Section 8 | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Chateau/oakwood PB Section 8 | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Hometown Harbor Racine - Unit 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Hometown Harbor - Racine LIHTC | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Lss Housing South Willow Inc. §811 | Racine | 0.8 km |
| Regency West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Racine | 1.4 km |
| Pleasant View Apts I LIHTC | Mt Pleasant | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Terrace 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 Sunset Terrace Apts?
Residents report average rents near $316/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 Terrace Apts?
Contact the management office at 5539 Byrd Ave in Racine. 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.