Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wausau, WI
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wausau with roughly 1,157 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $310 to $452 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Wausau
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wausau
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | — | — |
| Island Place LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Kannenberg Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $395 | — |
| Impact Housing PB Section 8 | 103 | $372 | — |
| Sturgeon Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $411 | — |
| Diamond View PB Section 8 | 99 | $312 | — |
| East High Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Terrace Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $310 | — |
| Terrace Heights Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| City Walk LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 46 | $452 | 17 mo |
| Harry and Velma Hamilton Villa §202 Senior | 40 | $394 | — |
| Trolley Quarter Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Village Square LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Atrium Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Wausau East Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Federal Building Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Wilson Place LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Northwest Territories Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Campus Park Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Wausau (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 149 | — | — |
| Kannenberg Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $395 | — |
| Impact Housing PB Section 8 | 103 | $372 | — |
| Sturgeon Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $411 | — |
| Diamond View PB Section 8 | 99 | $312 | — |
| Terrace Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $310 | — |
| Trolley Quarter Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Atrium Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Wausau East Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Federal Building Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Wausau
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 | 46 | $452 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wausau
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Place LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| East High Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Terrace Heights Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| City Walk LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Village Square LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Wilson Place LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Northwest Territories Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Campus Park Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marathon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marathon County: studio $791, 1-BR $889, 2-BR $1,147, 3-BR $1,511, 4-BR $1,519.
Full FMR table for Marathon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Wausau
- 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
- Colby, WI
- Mosinee, WI
- Rothschild, WI
- Schofield, WI
- Weston, 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.