Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Appleton, WI
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Appleton with roughly 1,683 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $303 to $505 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Appleton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Appleton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aha Affordable Housing Public Housing | 212 | $505 | 30 mo |
| Ksh Project PB Section 8 | 119 | $409 | — |
| Randall Court PB Section 8 | 118 | $453 | — |
| Randall Court Redevelopment, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Woodridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 108 | $303 | — |
| Mills Ii LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Parkview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $423 | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $411 | — |
| Lincoln Mills LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Appleton Court LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts Iii LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Fox Valley Meadows Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| John Fischer Manor §202 Senior | 60 | $412 | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Woolen Mills Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| The Landing at Eagle Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Union Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts Iv LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Rise Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ravine Mills Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Marquette Village Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Appleton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ksh Project PB Section 8 | 119 | $409 | — |
| Randall Court PB Section 8 | 118 | $453 | — |
| Randall Court Redevelopment, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Woodridge Gardens PB Section 8 | 108 | $303 | — |
| Parkview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $423 | — |
| Riverwalk Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $411 | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Woolen Mills Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| The Landing at Eagle Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Union Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Rise Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Appleton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aha Affordable Housing Public Housing | 212 | $505 | 30 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Appleton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Ii LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Lincoln Mills LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Appleton Court LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts Iii LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Fox Valley Meadows Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Ridgeview Highlands Apts Iv LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ravine Mills Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Marquette Village Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Outagamie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Outagamie County: studio $858, 1-BR $960, 2-BR $1,236, 3-BR $1,701, 4-BR $1,776.
Full FMR table for Outagamie County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Appleton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Grand Chute, WI
- Kaukauna, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- La Crosse, WI
- Waukesha, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.