Low Income & Subsidized Housing in La Crosse, WI
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in La Crosse with roughly 1,425 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $213 to $442 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in La Crosse
Complete directory of subsidized housing in La Crosse
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokke Tower Public Housing | 383 | $385 | 15 mo |
| Schuh Homes Public Housing | 210 | $442 | 24 mo |
| Forest Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 111 | $379 | — |
| Wedgewood Commons Ii LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Historic Gund Brewery Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Grand River Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Wedgewood Commons LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Ping Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $414 | — |
| Wedgewood Commons Iii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| River Oaks Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $426 | — |
| Michael Heights LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Brookside Meadows Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Roosevelt School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Christopherson House/sagen PB Section 8 | 30 | $397 | — |
| 2219 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Salzer Square Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Schumann Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $380 | — |
| Collective on 4th PB Section 8 | 13 | $213 | — |
Section 8 apartments in La Crosse (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 111 | $379 | — |
| Historic Gund Brewery Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Grand River Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Ping Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $414 | — |
| River Oaks Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $426 | — |
| Roosevelt School Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Christopherson House/sagen PB Section 8 | 30 | $397 | — |
| 2219 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Schumann Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $380 | — |
| Collective on 4th PB Section 8 | 13 | $213 | — |
Public housing developments in La Crosse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokke Tower Public Housing | 383 | $385 | 15 mo |
| Schuh Homes Public Housing | 210 | $442 | 24 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in La Crosse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Commons Ii LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Wedgewood Commons LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Wedgewood Commons Iii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Michael Heights LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Brookside Meadows Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Salzer Square Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: La Crosse County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for La Crosse County: studio $804, 1-BR $889, 2-BR $1,166, 3-BR $1,515, 4-BR $1,903.
Full FMR table for La Crosse County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in La Crosse
- 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
- Holmen, WI
- Onalaska, WI
- West Salem, 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.