How many low income apartments are in Menomonie, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Menomonie with approximately 442 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Menomonie?

Tenant-paid rents in Menomonie's assisted buildings typically range from about $347 to $564 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 Menomonie?

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 Menomonie?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dunn County: about $787/mo for one-bedroom and $1,024/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Menomonie, WI

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Menomonie with roughly 442 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $347 to $564 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

442

subsidized units

$456

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Menomonie

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Menomonie

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Tri City Housing PB Section 8	72	$407	—
Menomonie Homes LIHTCPublic Housing	69	$564	1 mo
University Village Menomonie PB Section 8	64	$347	—
Pinedale Ii LIHTC	60	—	—
Hosford Rich Apts Public Housing	53	$439	4 mo
Dancing Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Cedar Grove LIHTC	32	—	—
Cedar Grove Ii LIHTC	32	—	—
Dancing Oaks Cottages Llc LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Menomonie (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
Tri City Housing PB Section 8	72	$407	—
University Village Menomonie PB Section 8	64	$347	—
Dancing Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Dancing Oaks Cottages Llc LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Menomonie

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
Menomonie Homes LIHTCPublic Housing	69	$564	1 mo
Hosford Rich Apts Public Housing	53	$439	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Menomonie

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
Menomonie Homes LIHTCPublic Housing	69	$564	1 mo
Pinedale Ii LIHTC	60	—	—
Cedar Grove LIHTC	32	—	—
Cedar Grove Ii LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dunn County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dunn County: studio $781, 1-BR $787, 2-BR $1,024, 3-BR $1,363, 4-BR $1,718.

Full FMR table for Dunn County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Menomonie

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.