Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waukesha, WI
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waukesha with roughly 1,293 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $335 to $796 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waukesha
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waukesha
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 146 | $796 | 31 mo |
| Willow Park PB Section 8 | 146 | $394 | — |
| East Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $410 | — |
| Saratoga Heights Public Housing | 115 | $378 | 14 mo |
| Summit Woods LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Silvernail LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Pine Pointe Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Berkshire at Sunset LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $346 | — |
| Highlands South Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $504 | — |
| La Casa Village Apt PB Section 8 | 46 | $427 | — |
| Berkshire at Kensington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | $550 | — |
| Westwood Heights PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Senior House PB Section 8 | 32 | $412 | — |
| La Casa Village Ii §202 Senior | 19 | $335 | — |
| Sunset Heights Apartments §202 Senior | 17 | $413 | — |
| Lss Housing, Waukesha Hickory Flats §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Summit Hills Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waukesha (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park PB Section 8 | 146 | $394 | — |
| East Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $410 | — |
| Sunset Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $346 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $504 | — |
| La Casa Village Apt PB Section 8 | 46 | $427 | — |
| Berkshire at Kensington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | $550 | — |
| Westwood Heights PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Senior House PB Section 8 | 32 | $412 | — |
Public housing developments in Waukesha
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 | 146 | $796 | 31 mo |
| Saratoga Heights Public Housing | 115 | $378 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waukesha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Woods LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Silvernail LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Pine Pointe Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Berkshire at Sunset LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Highlands South Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Waukesha County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Waukesha County: studio $1,027, 1-BR $1,119, 2-BR $1,338, 3-BR $1,648, 4-BR $1,784.
Full FMR table for Waukesha County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waukesha
- 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
- Delafield, WI
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- New Berlin, WI
- Oconomowoc, WI
- Sussex, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.