How many low income apartments are in Deforest, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Deforest with approximately 74 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Deforest?

Tenant-paid rents in Deforest's assisted buildings typically range from about $361 to $361 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Deforest?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Deforest?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dane County: about $1,482/mo for one-bedroom and $1,694/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Deforest, WI

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Deforest with roughly 74 assisted units — including 0 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 $361 to $361 per month.

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Map of subsidized housing in Deforest

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Deforest

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Williamstown Bay - Deforest LIHTC	34	—	—
Deforest Elderly Housing, Inc. §202 Senior	20	$361	—
Walnut Grove de Forest LIHTC	20	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Deforest

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
Williamstown Bay - Deforest LIHTC	34	—	—
Walnut Grove de Forest LIHTC	20	—	—

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 Deforest

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.