Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ladysmith, WI

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ladysmith with roughly 192 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $245 to $357 per month.

6
assisted properties
192
subsidized units
$301
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ladysmith

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ladysmith

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Flambeau Village LIHTC 54
Greenwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 54$245
Scattered Sites Public Housing 40$356
Pine Bend Townhomes LIHTC 24
William Bechtel Villa §202 Senior 12$357
Norman Kahl Apartments PB Section 8 8

Section 8 apartments in Ladysmith (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Greenwood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 54$245
Norman Kahl Apartments PB Section 8 8

Public housing developments in Ladysmith

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Scattered Sites Public Housing 40$356

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ladysmith

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Flambeau Village LIHTC 54
Pine Bend Townhomes LIHTC 24

Voucher rent limits: Rusk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rusk County: studio $737, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,196, 4-BR $1,288.

Full FMR table for Rusk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ladysmith

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.