How many low income apartments are in Menasha, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Menasha with approximately 348 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Menasha?

Tenant-paid rents in Menasha's assisted buildings typically range from about $364 to $646 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 Menasha?

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 Menasha?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Winnebago County: about $889/mo for one-bedroom and $1,149/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Menasha, WI

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Menasha with roughly 348 assisted units — including 3 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 $364 to $646 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.

assisted properties

348

subsidized units

$505

typical rent

21 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Menasha

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Menasha

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Scattered Sites - Menasha Public Housing	84	$646	21 mo
Mission Village of Menasha LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Craftsman Village of Appleton LIHTC	63	—	—
Elizabeth Court PB Section 8	58	$364	—
Menasha Woods PB Section 8	40	$387	—
Menasha Regency House LIHTC	37	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Menasha (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
Mission Village of Menasha LIHTCPB Section 8	66	—	—
Elizabeth Court PB Section 8	58	$364	—
Menasha Woods PB Section 8	40	$387	—

Public housing developments in Menasha

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
Scattered Sites - Menasha Public Housing	84	$646	21 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Menasha

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
Craftsman Village of Appleton LIHTC	63	—	—
Menasha Regency House LIHTC	37	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Winnebago County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Winnebago County: studio $875, 1-BR $889, 2-BR $1,149, 3-BR $1,543, 4-BR $1,651.

Full FMR table for Winnebago County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Menasha

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.