Western Wisconsin Housing PB Section 8 Ellsworth, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Western Wisconsin Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ellsworth, WI with 52 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average.
52
total units
90%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 W Cairns St, Ellsworth, WI 54011 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,583/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,259/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Western Wisconsin Housing
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 250 W Cairns St, Ellsworth; 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 (~$411/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ellsworth
- Pierce County Elderly PB Section 8
- Cottages of Ellsworth LIHTC
- Crossing Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ellsworth Town Homes LIHTC
- High Point Meadows LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar Estates Ii LIHTC | River Falls | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ellsworth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Western Wisconsin Housing 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 Western Wisconsin Housing?
Residents report average rents near $411/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 Western Wisconsin Housing?
Contact the management office at 250 W Cairns St in Ellsworth. 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.