How many low income apartments are in Rhinelander, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Rhinelander with approximately 351 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rhinelander?

Tenant-paid rents in Rhinelander's assisted buildings typically range from about $374 to $459 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 Rhinelander?

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 Rhinelander?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Oneida County: about $887/mo for one-bedroom and $1,013/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rhinelander, WI

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rhinelander with roughly 351 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $374 to $459 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

351

subsidized units

$417

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rhinelander

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rhinelander

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rhine Haus Highland Estates PB Section 8	95	$402	—
Evergreen Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Evergreen Manor Ii - Tax Credit Public Housing	50	$459	15 mo
Cedar Pointe Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Westridge Village LIHTC	32	—	—
Historic West Elementary LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Cedar Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC	16	—	—
Highland Estates Ii PB Section 8	16	$374	—
Clare Melin Villa §811	12	$426	—
Thelma Woodland Villa §202 Senior	10	—	—
Sumac Trail Apartments §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rhinelander (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
Rhine Haus Highland Estates PB Section 8	95	$402	—
Evergreen Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Historic West Elementary LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Highland Estates Ii PB Section 8	16	$374	—

Public housing developments in Rhinelander

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
Evergreen Manor Ii - Tax Credit Public Housing	50	$459	15 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rhinelander

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
Cedar Pointe Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Westridge Village LIHTC	32	—	—
Cedar Pointe Apts Ii LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Oneida County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oneida County: studio $719, 1-BR $887, 2-BR $1,013, 3-BR $1,215, 4-BR $1,455.

Full FMR table for Oneida County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rhinelander

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.