Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kenosha, WI
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kenosha with roughly 2,411 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $553 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Kenosha
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kenosha
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxony Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | $395 | — |
| Lakeside Towers PB Section 8 | 182 | $408 | — |
| Civic Center Ii LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Tuscan Villas PB Section 8 | 122 | $478 | — |
| Villa Nova PB Section 8 | 120 | $473 | — |
| Windsong Village Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Union Court Senior Apartments & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $386 | — |
| Tanglewood Senior Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Harborside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Kenosha Gardens PB Section 8 | 89 | $389 | — |
| Arbor Green Silvercrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Northpoint Crossing Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Northpoint Crossings PB Section 8 | 72 | $322 | — |
| Forest Court PB Section 8 | 68 | $553 | — |
| Joanne Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $347 | — |
| 5th Avenue Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Assisi Homes of Kenosha §202 Senior | 60 | $441 | — |
| Glenwood Crossing Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Arbor Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $348 | — |
| Kenosha Commons LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sheridan Meadows/lincoln Park PB Section 8 | 48 | $388 | — |
| Sheridan/lincoln Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Celebre Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Residences at Library Park LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts Iii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Virginia Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Winn LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2318 54th St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kenosha (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxony Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | $395 | — |
| Lakeside Towers PB Section 8 | 182 | $408 | — |
| Tuscan Villas PB Section 8 | 122 | $478 | — |
| Villa Nova PB Section 8 | 120 | $473 | — |
| Union Court Senior Apartments & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $386 | — |
| Harborside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Kenosha Gardens PB Section 8 | 89 | $389 | — |
| Arbor Green Silvercrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Northpoint Crossings PB Section 8 | 72 | $322 | — |
| Forest Court PB Section 8 | 68 | $553 | — |
| Joanne Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $347 | — |
| 5th Avenue Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Arbor Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $348 | — |
| Sheridan Meadows/lincoln Park PB Section 8 | 48 | $388 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kenosha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Ii LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Windsong Village Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Tanglewood Senior Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Northpoint Crossing Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Glenwood Crossing Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Kenosha Commons LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Residences at Library Park LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Meadowood Apts Iii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Winn LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 2318 54th St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kenosha County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kenosha County: studio $1,085, 1-BR $1,092, 2-BR $1,402, 3-BR $1,899, 4-BR $2,174.
Full FMR table for Kenosha County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kenosha
- 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
- Twin Lakes, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Appleton, WI
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- La Crosse, WI
- Waukesha, WI
- Sheboygan Falls, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.