Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Allis, WI
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Allis with roughly 1,230 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $344 to $445 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in West Allis
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Allis
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise PB Section 8 | 172 | $357 | — |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | 142 | $445 | — |
| The Landmark of West Allis LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| West Allis Senior Apartments Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Beloit Road Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Berkshire - West Allis LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apt Homes LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Windsong Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $426 | — |
| La Follette Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $422 | — |
| Lafollette Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Highland Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oak West Apartments §202 Senior | 49 | $390 | — |
| Valentino Square Apartments §202 Senior | 44 | $423 | — |
| Gonzaga Village Apartments §202 Senior | 35 | $346 | — |
| The Fountains of West Allis LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $374 | — |
| Orchard Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $344 | — |
| Carnegie Place LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Allis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise PB Section 8 | 172 | $357 | — |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | 142 | $445 | — |
| West Allis Senior Apartments Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Beloit Road Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Windsong Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $426 | — |
| La Follette Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $422 | — |
| Highland Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Fountains of West Allis LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | $374 | — |
| Orchard Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $344 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Allis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landmark of West Allis LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Berkshire - West Allis LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apt Homes LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Lafollette Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Carnegie Place LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Milwaukee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Milwaukee County: studio $1,027, 1-BR $1,119, 2-BR $1,338, 3-BR $1,648, 4-BR $1,784.
Full FMR table for Milwaukee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Allis
- 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
- Brown Deer, WI
- Cudahy, WI
- Franklin, WI
- Glendale, WI
- Greenfield, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Oak Creek, WI
- St Francis, WI
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.