Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wisconsin Rapids with roughly 571 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $215 to $432 per month. Median reported wait: about 93 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Wisconsin Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wisconsin Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrha 10th Ave, Pv & Ss Public Housing | 130 | $432 | 93 mo |
| Timber Trails Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Sylvan Glen LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Chula Vista Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $402 | — |
| Pine Creek Ii PB Section 8 | 44 | $355 | — |
| Cranberry Woods Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| River Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Westwood Townhouses PB Section 8 | 36 | $215 | — |
| Grace Apts - Wisc Rapids PB Section 8 | 25 | $354 | — |
| River Grove Senior Village LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Duane Flogstad Villa §811 | 20 | $415 | — |
| River City Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Jerry Drahos §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Lily Lane Group Home LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Wisconsin Rapids (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $402 | — |
| Pine Creek Ii PB Section 8 | 44 | $355 | — |
| Cranberry Woods Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| River Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Westwood Townhouses PB Section 8 | 36 | $215 | — |
| Grace Apts - Wisc Rapids PB Section 8 | 25 | $354 | — |
| River City Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Wisconsin Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrha 10th Ave, Pv & Ss Public Housing | 130 | $432 | 93 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wisconsin Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Trails Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Sylvan Glen LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| River Grove Senior Village LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lily Lane Group Home LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wood County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wood County: studio $691, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,288.
Full FMR table for Wood County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Wisconsin Rapids
- 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
- Marshfield, WI
- Nekoosa, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Kenosha, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Superior, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Appleton, WI
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- La Crosse, WI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.