Washington Square Public Housing Prairie Du Sac, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Square is a Public Housing community in Prairie Du Sac, WI with 40 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $502/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
40
total units
100%
occupancy
$502
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Washington St, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,170/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,379/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Washington Square
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 400 Washington St, Prairie Du Sac; 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 (~$502/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Prairie Du Sac
- Tower Street LIHTC
- Kolan Kourt LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Sauk City | 1.1 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Sauk City | 1.1 km |
| Meadows Ii LIHTC | Sauk City | 2 km |
| Meadows Ii LIHTC | Sauk City | 2 km |
| Madison St School Apts LIHTC | Sauk City | 2.4 km |
| Madison St School Apts LIHTC | Sauk City | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Prairie Du Sac
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Square 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 Washington Square?
Residents report average rents near $502/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 Washington Square?
Contact the management office at 400 Washington St in Prairie Du Sac. 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.