Waukesha Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Waukesha County, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Gander Apartments Homeless and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Saratoga Heights Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Berkshire Kensington Near Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Breezewood Village Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Waukesha County, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 1, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size are available here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Disabled
  • Elderly
  • Veterans

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Gander Apartments Homeless and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) Homeless and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Gander Apartments is currently open. Applications for referrals are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. All referrals will come through the Balance of State Continuum of Care prioritization list for Waukesha, managed by the Waukesha Housing Action Coalition.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) Public Housing waiting list for Scattered Sites is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Saratoga Heights Other Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Saratoga Heights is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Disabled
  • Elderly
  • Veterans

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Berkshire Kensington Near Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) Near Elderly (55+) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Berkshire Kensington is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 17, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Breezewood Village Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Waukesha Housing Authority (WHA) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Breezewood Village is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: This community also serves disabled residents and Veterans.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the WHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHA on August 10, 2021.

About The Agency

Waukesha Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,595 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-4:30pm

600 Arcadian Avenue, Waukesha, WI

Visit Website(262) 542-2262

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Waukesha Housing Authority?

Waukesha Housing Authority serves 1,206 low-income households. The agency manages 1,331 Housing Choice Vouchers and 248 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Waukesha Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Waukesha Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Waukesha Housing Authority households.

How many Waukesha Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 192 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Waukesha Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Waukesha Housing Authority?

There are 928 female-headed renter households living in Waukesha Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Waukesha Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Waukesha Housing Authority renters?

Black 265
Native American 12
Asian-Pacific Islander 12
White 820
Hispanic 96

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Waukesha Housing Authority?

There are 494 households headed by seniors served by the Waukesha Housing Authority. Senior households are 41% of households in Waukesha Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Waukesha Housing Authority housing?

There are 530 persons with disabilities living in Waukesha Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 44% of households served by the Waukesha Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Waukesha Housing Authority?

The Waukesha Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Waukesha Housing Authority

Berkshire at Kensington

1800 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

Scattered Sites

104 Cecilia Ct, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186

Breezewood Village II

450 Sunnyslope Dr, Hartland, Wisconsin 53029

Saratoga Heights

120 Corrina Blvd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186