How many low income apartments are in Portage, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Portage with approximately 347 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Portage?

Tenant-paid rents in Portage's assisted buildings typically range from about $333 to $416 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 Portage?

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 Portage?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Columbia County: about $911/mo for one-bedroom and $1,195/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Portage, WI

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Portage with roughly 347 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $333 to $416 per month.

assisted properties

347

subsidized units

$375

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Portage

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Portage

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverwood Apartments PB Section 8	60	$397	—
Village House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$391	—
Portage Commons Apt Homes LIHTC	46	—	—
The Phoenix LIHTC	44	—	—
Portage Court LIHTC	40	—	—
Howard Woods Apts PB Section 8	37	$333	—
Deer Run LIHTC	32	—	—
Pat Smith/elder Locke Manors §811	24	$365	—
Campus View Apartments PB Section 8	16	$416	—

Section 8 apartments in Portage (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
Riverwood Apartments PB Section 8	60	$397	—
Village House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$391	—
Howard Woods Apts PB Section 8	37	$333	—
Campus View Apartments PB Section 8	16	$416	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Portage

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
Portage Commons Apt Homes LIHTC	46	—	—
The Phoenix LIHTC	44	—	—
Portage Court LIHTC	40	—	—
Deer Run LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Columbia County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbia County: studio $824, 1-BR $911, 2-BR $1,195, 3-BR $1,645, 4-BR $1,798.

Full FMR table for Columbia County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Portage

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.