How many low income apartments are in Sun Prairie, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Sun Prairie with approximately 1,004 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sun Prairie?

Tenant-paid rents in Sun Prairie's assisted buildings typically range from about $409 to $447 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 Sun Prairie?

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 Sun Prairie?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dane County: about $1,482/mo for one-bedroom and $1,694/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sun Prairie, WI

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sun Prairie with roughly 1,004 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $409 to $447 per month.

assisted properties

1,004

subsidized units

$428

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sun Prairie

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sun Prairie

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hamilton Place LIHTC	240	—	—
The Element on Main LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Colonial View Apartments PB Section 8	94	$447	—
Rolling Prairie Apartments Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
The Mchenry LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Vandenburg Heights LIHTC	68	—	—
Angell Park Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—
Sunny Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	56	$409	—
Sunwood Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Uplands Homes LIHTC	39	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Sun Prairie (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
The Element on Main LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Colonial View Apartments PB Section 8	94	$447	—
Rolling Prairie Apartments Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
The Mchenry LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Angell Park Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—
Sunny Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	56	$409	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sun Prairie

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
Hamilton Place LIHTC	240	—	—
Vandenburg Heights LIHTC	68	—	—
Sunwood Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Uplands Homes LIHTC	39	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dane County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dane County: studio $1,268, 1-BR $1,482, 2-BR $1,694, 3-BR $2,236, 4-BR $2,509.

Full FMR table for Dane County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sun Prairie

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.