How many low income apartments are in Prairie Du Chien, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Prairie Du Chien with approximately 218 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Prairie Du Chien?

Tenant-paid rents in Prairie Du Chien's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $388 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 Prairie Du Chien?

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 Prairie Du Chien?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Crawford County: about $888/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Prairie Du Chien, WI

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Prairie Du Chien with roughly 218 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $388 per month.

assisted properties

218

subsidized units

$379

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Prairie Du Chien

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Prairie Du Chien

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rivercrest Villages PB Section 8	101	$388	—
Lawler School Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Blackhawk Apts Public Housing	39	$370	—
Prairie Village Apts LIHTC	18	—	—
Liberty Place LIHTC	10	—	—
Terrace Gardens LIHTC	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Prairie Du Chien (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
Rivercrest Villages PB Section 8	101	$388	—
Lawler School Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

Public housing developments in Prairie Du Chien

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
Blackhawk Apts Public Housing	39	$370	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Prairie Du Chien

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
Prairie Village Apts LIHTC	18	—	—
Liberty Place LIHTC	10	—	—
Terrace Gardens LIHTC	10	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Crawford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Crawford County: studio $691, 1-BR $888, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,167, 4-BR $1,325.

Full FMR table for Crawford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Prairie Du Chien

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.