How many low income apartments are in Watertown, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Watertown with approximately 658 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Watertown?

Tenant-paid rents in Watertown's assisted buildings typically range from about $397 to $541 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 Watertown?

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 Watertown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jefferson County: about $917/mo for one-bedroom and $1,156/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Watertown, WI

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Watertown with roughly 658 assisted units — including 7 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 $397 to $541 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.

assisted properties

658

subsidized units

$469

typical rent

35 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Watertown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Watertown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mueller Apartments PB Section 8	101	$455	—
Watertown East Ii PB Section 8	81	$441	—
Johnson Arms & Scat Sites Public Housing	78	$524	35 mo
Watertown East Iii PB Section 8	56	$438	—
River Mill Sr Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Watertown East I PB Section 8	52	$541	—
Riverview Commons PB Section 8	50	$397	—
Highland Apts Ii LIHTC	49	—	—
Highland Village Apts LIHTC	49	—	—
The Globe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Watertown Meadows LIHTC	40	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Watertown (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
Mueller Apartments PB Section 8	101	$455	—
Watertown East Ii PB Section 8	81	$441	—
Watertown East Iii PB Section 8	56	$438	—
River Mill Sr Residences LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Watertown East I PB Section 8	52	$541	—
Riverview Commons PB Section 8	50	$397	—
The Globe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Watertown

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
Johnson Arms & Scat Sites Public Housing	78	$524	35 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Watertown

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
Highland Apts Ii LIHTC	49	—	—
Highland Village Apts LIHTC	49	—	—
Watertown Meadows LIHTC	40	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $797, 1-BR $917, 2-BR $1,156, 3-BR $1,530, 4-BR $1,536.

Full FMR table for Jefferson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Watertown

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.