Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Racine, WI
There are 43 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Racine with roughly 2,654 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $418 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Racine
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Racine
Section 8 apartments in Racine (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whpc - Southern Bond Pool I - Subsidized Projects LIHTCPB Section 8 | 439 | — | — |
| Albert House/woodside Village PB Section 8 | 156 | $348 | — |
| Washington Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 151 | $418 | — |
| Mcmynn Tower PB Section 8 | 123 | $348 | — |
| Sunset Terrace Apts PB Section 8 | 118 | $316 | — |
| State at Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Oakview Manor PB Section 8 | 78 | $379 | — |
| Lincoln Villas North PB Section 8 | 74 | $401 | — |
| Parkview Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Hometown Harbor-racine LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Regency West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Durand Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | $364 | — |
| Chateau/regency Apts PB Section 8 | 65 | $392 | — |
| Chateau/oakwood PB Section 8 | 44 | $332 | — |
| Trinity Terrace PB Section 8 | 39 | $412 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Racine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Point Townhomes LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Mitchell Wagon Factory Loft Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apts - Racine LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Lake Oaks Ii LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Historic Olson Bldg Loft Apts LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Main Lake Apts LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| The Parkview LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| The Parkview (phase Ii) LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Lincoln School Historic Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Wilmanor Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Hometown Harbor - Racine LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| 1027 N Memorial Dr LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1325 Marquette St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1607 Winslow St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1609-11 Grand Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Racine County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Racine County: studio $851, 1-BR $988, 2-BR $1,235, 3-BR $1,592, 4-BR $1,962.
Full FMR table for Racine County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Racine
- 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
- Burlington, WI
- Mount Pleasant, WI
- Mt Pleasant, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, 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.