Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Janesville, WI
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Janesville with roughly 1,066 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $247 to $434 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Janesville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Janesville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Court/grant Village PB Section 8 | 165 | $364 | — |
| Janesville Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Riverview Heights PB Section 8 | 122 | $410 | — |
| Janesville Commons, Neenah Court, and Menasha Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Janesville Regency House LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Janesville School Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Crown Ridge Apts Homes LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Burbank Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $417 | — |
| Hamilton Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $247 | — |
| Riverplace Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Wesley Park Apts LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Kellogg Avenue Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lexington Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $434 | — |
| Wall Street LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| River Terrace Apts LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Green Forest Run Ii §202 Senior | 20 | $393 | — |
| Green Forest Run I §202 Senior | 19 | $420 | — |
| Jeffris Flats LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Hearthside LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Janesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Court/grant Village PB Section 8 | 165 | $364 | — |
| Janesville Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 164 | — | — |
| Riverview Heights PB Section 8 | 122 | $410 | — |
| Janesville Commons, Neenah Court, and Menasha Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Burbank Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $417 | — |
| Hamilton Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $247 | — |
| Lexington Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $434 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Janesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville Regency House LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Janesville School Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Crown Ridge Apts Homes LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Riverplace Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Wesley Park Apts LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Kellogg Avenue Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Wall Street LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| River Terrace Apts LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Jeffris Flats LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Hearthside LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rock County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rock County: studio $900, 1-BR $955, 2-BR $1,246, 3-BR $1,596, 4-BR $1,650.
Full FMR table for Rock County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Janesville
- 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
- Beloit, WI
- Edgerton, WI
- Evansville, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Appleton, WI
- Fond Du Lac, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.