The Homestead PB Section 8 Mcfarland, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Homestead is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mcfarland, WI with 56 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
56
total units
95%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 Osborn Dr, Mcfarland, WI 53558 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,298/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,100/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 76% |
How to apply at The Homestead
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 5501 Osborn Dr, Mcfarland; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mcfarland
- Taylor Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Bay - Mcfarland LIHTC | Mc Farland | 0.8 km |
| 811-forest Edge §811 PRA | Madison | 4.5 km |
| Broadway Lofts and Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monona | 4.7 km |
| Monona Meadows PB Section 8 | Monona | 5.1 km |
| Frost Woods Senior Housing LIHTC | Monona | 5.6 km |
| Monona Shores Redevelopment LIHTC | Madison | 6.1 km |
| Madison on Broadway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Madison | 6.7 km |
| Madison Community Reinvestment LIHTC | Madison | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mcfarland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Homestead 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 The Homestead?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 The Homestead?
Contact the management office at 5501 Osborn Dr in Mcfarland. 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.