Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marshfield, WI
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marshfield with roughly 669 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $420 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Marshfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marshfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rail Apts & Sct Sts Public Housing | 209 | $406 | 3 mo |
| Upham Villages & Th PB Section 8 | 70 | $420 | — |
| The Woodlands LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $324 | — |
| Norris Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $316 | — |
| Woodfield Commons LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Wyndham Villas LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Tealwood Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Tower Hall LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Eastwood Park Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| John H. Ringstad Villa §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Marshfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upham Villages & Th PB Section 8 | 70 | $420 | — |
| Laurel Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $324 | — |
| Norris Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $316 | — |
Public housing developments in Marshfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rail Apts & Sct Sts Public Housing | 209 | $406 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Marshfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Woodfield Commons LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Wyndham Villas LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Tealwood Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Tower Hall LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Eastwood Park Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wood County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wood County: studio $691, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,288.
Full FMR table for Wood County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Marshfield
- 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
- Nekoosa, WI
- Wisconsin Rapids, 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.