Barron County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Barron County, Wisconsin.

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Closed: Barron County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Barron County Housing Authority (BCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in December 2015.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, visit the BCHA website, or call the office at (715) 537-5344.

About The Agency

Barron County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 233 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

611 East Woodland Avenue, Barron, WI

Visit Website — (715) 537-5344

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Barron County Housing Authority?

Barron County Housing Authority serves 157 low-income households. The agency manages 238 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Barron County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Barron County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 99 percent of Barron County Housing Authority households.

How many Barron County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 18 households and make up 12 percent of households served by Barron County Housing Authority.

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

There are 124 female-headed renter households living in Barron County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Barron County Housing Authority.

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

Black	11
Asian-Pacific Islander	2
White	143
Hispanic	2

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

There are 72 households headed by seniors served by the Barron County Housing Authority. Senior households are 46% of households in Barron County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 58 persons with disabilities living in Barron County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 37% of households served by the Barron County Housing Authority.

How often does Barron County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Barron County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 28, 2025 and closed on October 28, 2025.