How many low income apartments are in South Milwaukee, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in South Milwaukee with approximately 387 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in South Milwaukee?

Tenant-paid rents in South Milwaukee's assisted buildings typically range from about $413 to $742 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 South Milwaukee?

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.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Milwaukee, WI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Milwaukee with roughly 387 assisted units — including 1 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 $413 to $742 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.

assisted properties

387

subsidized units

$578

typical rent

18 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in South Milwaukee

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Milwaukee

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Grant Park Square PB Section 8	153	$413	—
Marquette Manor LIHTC	74	—	—
Parkcrest Public Housing	60	$742	18 mo
Sunrise Village Senior Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
South Cliff Apts LIHTC	23	—	—
Civic Arms Restoration LIHTC	22	—	—
Bennett Housing LIHTC	7	—	—

Section 8 apartments in South Milwaukee (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
Grant Park Square PB Section 8	153	$413	—

Public housing developments in South Milwaukee

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
Parkcrest Public Housing	60	$742	18 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South Milwaukee

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
Marquette Manor LIHTC	74	—	—
Sunrise Village Senior Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
South Cliff Apts LIHTC	23	—	—
Civic Arms Restoration LIHTC	22	—	—
Bennett Housing LIHTC	7	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in South Milwaukee

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.