Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Manitowoc, WI
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manitowoc with roughly 647 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $171 to $524 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Manitowoc
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manitowoc
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Townhouses PB Section 8 | 100 | $524 | — |
| Manitou Manor Public Housing | 99 | $406 | 2 mo |
| Parkview Haven PB Section 8 | 90 | $394 | — |
| Yorkshire Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Garfield Gardens PB Section 8 | 44 | $386 | — |
| Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Manitowoc Northwinds LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Northwinds Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $320 | — |
| Westwynde Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Historic Manitowoc Place LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Valley View Apartments PB Section 8 | 29 | $424 | — |
| Harbor Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $171 | — |
| Manitowoc Shores §811 | 16 | $417 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Manitowoc (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Townhouses PB Section 8 | 100 | $524 | — |
| Parkview Haven PB Section 8 | 90 | $394 | — |
| Garfield Gardens PB Section 8 | 44 | $386 | — |
| Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Northwinds Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $320 | — |
| Valley View Apartments PB Section 8 | 29 | $424 | — |
| Harbor Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $171 | — |
Public housing developments in Manitowoc
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Manor Public Housing | 99 | $406 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Manitowoc
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Manitowoc Northwinds LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Westwynde Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Historic Manitowoc Place LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Manitowoc County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Manitowoc County: studio $737, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,167, 4-BR $1,288.
Full FMR table for Manitowoc County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Manitowoc
- 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
- Kiel, WI
- Two Rivers, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Appleton, WI
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- La Crosse, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.