How many low income apartments are in Waupaca, WI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Waupaca with approximately 157 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waupaca?

Tenant-paid rents in Waupaca's assisted buildings typically range from about $355 to $379 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 Waupaca?

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 Waupaca?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Waupaca County: about $779/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waupaca, WI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waupaca with roughly 157 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $379 per month.

assisted properties

157

subsidized units

$367

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waupaca

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waupaca

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ye Olde Firehouse Apts PB Section 8	30	$379	—
Leroy Butler Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Pheasant Run Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Waupaca Housing LIHTC	24	—	—
Waupaca Senior Village LIHTC	22	—	—
Fox Fire Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8	17	—	—
Countryside Estates PB Section 8	16	$355	—

Section 8 apartments in Waupaca (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
Ye Olde Firehouse Apts PB Section 8	30	$379	—
Leroy Butler Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Fox Fire Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8	17	—	—
Countryside Estates PB Section 8	16	$355	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waupaca

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
Pheasant Run Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Waupaca Housing LIHTC	24	—	—
Waupaca Senior Village LIHTC	22	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Waupaca County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Waupaca County: studio $764, 1-BR $779, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,283, 4-BR $1,288.

Full FMR table for Waupaca County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waupaca

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.