How many low income apartments are in Stevens Point, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Stevens Point with approximately 463 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Stevens Point?

Tenant-paid rents in Stevens Point's assisted buildings typically range from about $324 to $376 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 Stevens Point?

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 Stevens Point?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Portage County: about $794/mo for one-bedroom and $1,037/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Stevens Point, WI

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Stevens Point with roughly 463 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $324 to $376 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.

assisted properties

463

subsidized units

$350

typical rent

17 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Stevens Point

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Stevens Point

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Scattered Sites Public Housing	173	$370	13 mo
Hi Rise Manor - Tax Credit Public Housing	73	$376	21 mo
Woodside Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Wyndmere Estates LIHTC	48	—	—
River Cove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$324	—
Hi-rise Affordable Housing Phase 2 LIHTC	37	—	—
Hi-rise Affordable Housing Phase 1 LIHTC	36	—	—
John Slaby Villa §811	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Stevens Point (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
River Cove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	$324	—

Public housing developments in Stevens Point

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
Scattered Sites Public Housing	173	$370	13 mo
Hi Rise Manor - Tax Credit Public Housing	73	$376	21 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Stevens Point

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
Woodside Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Wyndmere Estates LIHTC	48	—	—
Hi-rise Affordable Housing Phase 2 LIHTC	37	—	—
Hi-rise Affordable Housing Phase 1 LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Portage County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Portage County: studio $715, 1-BR $794, 2-BR $1,037, 3-BR $1,243, 4-BR $1,373.

Full FMR table for Portage County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Stevens Point

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.