Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cross Plains, WI
There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cross Plains with roughly 55 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $450 to $450 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cross Plains
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cross Plains
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Meadows LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Valley View Apartments/cross Plains PB Section 8 | 16 | $450 | — |
| Applewood View Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cross Plains (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Apartments/cross Plains PB Section 8 | 16 | $450 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cross Plains
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Meadows LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Applewood View Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dane County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dane County: studio $1,268, 1-BR $1,482, 2-BR $1,694, 3-BR $2,236, 4-BR $2,509.
Full FMR table for Dane County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cross Plains
- 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
- Deforest, WI
- Fitchburg, WI
- Madison, WI
- Mc Farland, WI
- Middleton, WI
- Monona, WI
- Oregon, WI
- Stoughton, WI
- Sun Prairie, WI
- Verona, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Racine, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.