Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Eau Claire, WI
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Eau Claire with roughly 989 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $661 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Eau Claire
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Eau Claire
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 153 | $389 | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 111 | $661 | — |
| St Johns Housing PB Section 8 | 101 | $402 | — |
| Grace Barstow Apartments PB Section 8 | 79 | $394 | — |
| Otter Creek LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Woodsedge LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apt Homes LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Colony Park West Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $379 | — |
| Englewood/barrington Apt PB Section 8 | 60 | $330 | — |
| London Square Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Cannery Trail Residences 2, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Colony Park East Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $395 | — |
| St Johns South Apts PB Section 8 | 24 | $385 | — |
| Owen Rust Memorial Apartments PB Section 8 | 23 | $314 | — |
| Biscuit Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Ruth Gullerud Villa §811 | 12 | $397 | — |
| Lss Housing Eau Claire Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Eau Claire Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Eau Claire (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 153 | $389 | — |
| St Johns Housing PB Section 8 | 101 | $402 | — |
| Grace Barstow Apartments PB Section 8 | 79 | $394 | — |
| Colony Park West Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $379 | — |
| Englewood/barrington Apt PB Section 8 | 60 | $330 | — |
| Cannery Trail Residences 2, Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Colony Park East Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $395 | — |
| St Johns South Apts PB Section 8 | 24 | $385 | — |
| Owen Rust Memorial Apartments PB Section 8 | 23 | $314 | — |
| Biscuit Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Eau Claire Rehabilitation PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Eau Claire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 111 | $661 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Eau Claire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Woodsedge LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apt Homes LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| London Square Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Eau Claire County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Eau Claire County: studio $932, 1-BR $962, 2-BR $1,181, 3-BR $1,582, 4-BR $1,588.
Full FMR table for Eau Claire County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Eau Claire
- 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
- Altoona, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Appleton, 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.