Westwood Heights PB Section 8 Waukesha, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westwood Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waukesha, WI with 40 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $373/month on average.
40
total units
83%
occupancy
$373
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1705 Elder St, Waukesha, WI 53188 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,353/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,306/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Westwood Heights
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 1705 Elder St, 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 (~$373/mo average here).
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- Summit Woods LIHTC
- Silvernail LIHTC
- Pine Pointe Apts LIHTC
- Berkshire at Sunset LIHTC
- Sunset Apartments PB Section 8
- Highlands South Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Hills Apartments §811 | Waukesha | 0.8 km |
| Senior House PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 2 km |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pewaukee | 2.4 km |
| Berkshire at Kensington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waukesha | 2.4 km |
| Lss Housing, Waukesha Hickory Flats §811 | Waukesha | 2.8 km |
| The Silvernail PB Section 8 | Pewaukee | 3.7 km |
| La Casa Village Apt PB Section 8 | Waukesha | 4.2 km |
| La Casa Village Ii §202 Senior | Waukesha | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westwood Heights 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 Westwood Heights?
Residents report average rents near $373/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 Westwood Heights?
Contact the management office at 1705 Elder St 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.