La Crosse Housing Authority

This housing agency serves La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Waiting List
Closed: La Crosse, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: La Crosse, Wisconsin Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Hi-Rise Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Forest Park and Ping Manor Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: La Crosse, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The La Crosse Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 21, 2023, until September 4, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $32,700 | 5 Persons $50,450
  • 2 Persons $37,400 | 6 Persons $54,200
  • 3 Persons $42,050 | 7 Person $57,950
  • 4 Persons $46,700 | 8 Persons $61,650

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on August 16, 2023.

Closed: La Crosse, Wisconsin Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The La Crosse Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from February 19, 2024, until March 3, 2024. This waiting list was last open in May, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

There were preferences, and they were listed on the application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on February 16, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Hi-Rise Public Housing Waiting List

The La Crosse Housing Authority (LHA) is accepting High-Rise Public Housing waiting list applications from March 4, 2024 at 12:01 am CT, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on February 16, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List

The La Crosse Housing Authority (LHA) will accept Family Public Housing waiting list applications from March 4, 2024 at 12:01 am CT, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, 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 LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on February 16, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Forest Park and Ping Manor Other Waiting List

The La Crosse Housing Authority (LHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for apartments at Forest Park and Ping Manor Apartments from March 4, 2024 at 12:01 am CT, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in February, 2024.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA public notice on February 16, 2024.

About The Agency

La Crosse Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 752 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

1307 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI

Visit Website(608) 782-2264

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the La Crosse Housing Authority?

La Crosse Housing Authority serves 710 low-income households. The agency manages 199 Housing Choice Vouchers and 581 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the La Crosse Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by La Crosse Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of La Crosse Housing Authority households.

How many La Crosse Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 170 households and make up 24 percent of households served by La Crosse Housing Authority.

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

There are 440 female-headed renter households living in La Crosse Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 62% of those served by the La Crosse Housing Authority.

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

Black 107
Native American 7
Asian-Pacific Islander 28
White 561
Hispanic 7

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

There are 234 households headed by seniors served by the La Crosse Housing Authority. Senior households are 33% of households in La Crosse Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 234 persons with disabilities living in La Crosse Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the La Crosse Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the La Crosse Housing Authority?

The La Crosse 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.

How often does La Crosse Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

La Crosse Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 21, 2023 and closed on September 4, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by La Crosse Housing Authority

Ping Manor

1311 Badger St, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Forest Park Apartments

1230 Badger St, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Schuh Homes

1006 Redbird Ct, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603

Stokke Towers

1025 Liberty St, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603