How many low income apartments are in Madison, SD?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Madison with approximately 169 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Madison?

Tenant-paid rents in Madison's assisted buildings typically range from about $333 to $333 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Madison?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Madison?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lake County: about $739/mo for one-bedroom and $970/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Madison, SD

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Madison with roughly 169 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $333 to $333 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

169

subsidized units

$333

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Madison

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Madison

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lakeview Tower Public Housing	91	$333	2 mo
Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Harvest Point Apts LIHTC	30	—	—
Horizon Ltd PB Section 8	10	—	—
Valiant Living PB Section 8	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Madison (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
Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Horizon Ltd PB Section 8	10	—	—
Valiant Living PB Section 8	6	—	—

Public housing developments in Madison

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
Lakeview Tower Public Housing	91	$333	2 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Madison

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
Harvest Point Apts LIHTC	30	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lake County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake County: studio $669, 1-BR $739, 2-BR $970, 3-BR $1,163, 4-BR $1,627.

Full FMR table for Lake County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Madison

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.