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Community Development Authority of the City of Madison

This housing agency serves Madison, Wisconsin.

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Closed: Madison, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Truax Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Madison, Wisconsin Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Truax Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Community Development Authority of the City of Madison Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Karabis Apartments Wheelchair Accessible Only Multifamily Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Parkside Highrise Apartments, Senior/Disabled Multifamily Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Parkside Townhomes, Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Madison, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 27, 2023, until April 2, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

Income limits can be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its HCV program due to insufficient program funding.
  • Family that has been referred under the Family Unification Program, the Moving Up Pilot Program, the Mainstream Voucher Program, or the Emergency Housing Voucher Program. Then
  • 1st Priority: Involuntarily displaced by federally declared disaster or FUP Youth Assistance expiration.
  • 2nd Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live, work, or attend school within the City of Madison, and who are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 3rd Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live, work, or attend school within the City of Madison.
  • 4th Priority: Applicants who live, work, or attend school within the City of Madison, and who are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 5th Priority: Applicants who live, work, or attend school within the City of Madison.
  • 6th Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live outside of the City of Madison, but who live, work, or attend school in Dane County, and who are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 7th Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live outside of the City of Madison, but who live, work, or attend school in Dane County.
  • 8th Priority: Applicants who live outside of the City of Madison, but who live, work, or attend school in Dane County, and are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 9th Priority: Applicants who live outside of the City of Madison, but who live, work, or attend school in Dane County.
  • 10th Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live outside of Dane County, and who are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 11th Priority: Elderly or disabled families or families with minor children, who live outside of Dane County.
  • 12th Priority: Applicants who live outside of Dane County, and who are homeless or a victim of domestic abuse or have a rent burden.
  • 13th Priority: Applicants who live outside of Dane County.

2,000 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDA notice on March 28, 2023.

Closed: Truax Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDACM) waiting list for 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project Based Voucher apartments at Truax Park Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 1, 2020, until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

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

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the CDACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDACM, as of May 29, 2020.

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

This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 26, 2020, until an unconfirmed close date.

According to the CDA, the following households qualify:

  • "Families
    • At least 1 family household member is a non-elderly adult (age 18-61) with disabilities; and
    • Currently a client living in permanent supportive housing for the last 2 years, or a rapid rehousing project for the last 6 months
  • Singles
    • The individual is a non-elderly adult (age 18-61) with disabilities; and
    • Currently a client living in permanent supportive housing for the last 4 years, or a rapid rehousing project for the last 6 months

This includes any member of the family who is between the age of 18 and 61, and is a person with disabilities as defined in 42 U.S.C. 423."

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. SinglesSend an email to the Tenant Resource Center at mvp@tenantresourcecenter.org.
  2. FamiliesCall The Road Home of Dane County at (608) 294-7998. Ask for Justin.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison
  • Head of household, the spouse, or the cohead is elderly (62 years of age or older)
  • Head of household, the spouse, or the cohead is a person with disabilities
  • Minor children in the household
  • Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is homeless and living in a public or private facility providing shelter, a motel or hotel, or is staying with other people because they are homeless (doubled-up); or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is a victim of a domestic-related crime.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison on July 22, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Truax Park Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDACM) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Truax Park Apartments from May 28, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Truax Park Apartments - located at 1503 Wright Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53704.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

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

For more information, visit the CDACM website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDACM on May 9, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin .

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) is accepting Family Public Housing waiting list applications from April 10, 2023, until further notice.

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Residency Preference- Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison. If the applicant does not live in the City of Madison, but does live within the County of Dane, a Dane County preference may apply. 

  • Family/Elderly/Disabled Preference- Applicants who have a minor child in the applicant household; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head qualifies as a person with a disability.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDA website on March 28, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Community Development Authority of the City of Madison Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) waiting list for Senior/Disabled Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least October, 2018, until further notice.

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison
  • Head of household, the spouse, or the cohead is elderly (62 years of age or older)
  • Head of household, the spouse, or the cohead is a person with disabilities
  • Minor children in the household

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Karabis Apartments Wheelchair Accessible Only Multifamily Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin .

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) will accept Wheelchair Accessible Only; waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Multifamily Housing apartments at Karabis Apartments from April 10, 2023, until further notice.

Karabis Apartments is:

  • Located at 201 S. Park Street
  • 20 units consisting of one-, two-, and three-bedroom barrier-free units
  • Designated by HUD to serve people with physical disabilities
  • Applicants must provide verification of the need for a wheelchair accessible unit

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Residency Preference- Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison. If the applicant does not live in the City of Madison, but does live within the County of Dane, a Dane County preference may apply. 

  • Family/Elderly/Disabled Preference- Applicants who have a minor child in the applicant household; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head qualifies as a person with a disability.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDA notice on March 29, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Parkside Highrise Apartments, Senior/Disabled Multifamily Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin .

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) is accepting Senior and Disabled Multifamily Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Parkside Highrise Apartments from April 10, 2023, until further notice. 

Parkside Highrise Apartments is:

  • Located at 245 S. Park Street
  • 83 units designated by HUD for people who are elderly or disabled
  • Some units provide wheelchair accessibility

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Residency Preference- Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison. If the applicant does not live in the City of Madison, but does live within the County of Dane, a Dane County preference may apply. 

  • Family/Elderly/Disabled Preference- Applicants who have a minor child in the applicant household; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head qualifies as a person with a disability.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDA notice on March 29, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: Parkside Townhomes, Multi-Family Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (CDA) is accepting Multifamily Housing waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Parkside Townhomes from the April 10, 2023, until further notice.

Parkside Townhomes are:

  • Located at 802 - 824 W. Washington Avenue
  • 12 two- and three-bedroom family units
  • Some units are wheelchair accessible

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

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Residency Preference- Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison. If the applicant does not live in the City of Madison, but does live within the County of Dane, a Dane County preference may apply. 

  • Family/Elderly/Disabled Preference- Applicants who have a minor child in the applicant household; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head qualifies as a person with a disability.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CDA notice on March 29, 2023. 

About The Agency

Community Development Authority of the City of Madison provides affordable housing for up to 2,686 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI

Visit Website — (608) 266-4675

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How large is the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison?

Community Development Authority of the City of Madison serves 2,441 low-income households. The agency manages 2,101 Housing Choice Vouchers and 698 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Community Development Authority of the City of Madison. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Community Development Authority of the City of Madison households.

How many Community Development Authority of the City of Madison residents are employed?

Working adults head 634 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Community Development Authority of the City of Madison.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison?

There are 1806 female-headed renter households living in Community Development Authority of the City of Madison housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Community Development Authority of the City of Madison renters?

Black 1,416
Native American 24
Asian-Pacific Islander 73
White 806
Hispanic 122

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Community Development Authority of the City of Madison?

There are 732 households headed by seniors served by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison. Senior households are 30% of households in Community Development Authority of the City of Madison housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Community Development Authority of the City of Madison housing?

There are 854 persons with disabilities living in Community Development Authority of the City of Madison housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison?

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison 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 Community Development Authority of the City of Madison open new waiting lists?

Community Development Authority of the City of Madison’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 27, 2023 and closed on April 2, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Community Development Authority of the City of Madison

Image of Truax Park Apartments

Truax Park Apartments

1503 Wright Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53704

bed 2-5
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
Image of Karabis Apartments

Karabis Apartments

201 S Park St, Madison, Wisconsin 53715

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized
Image of Tenney Park Apartments

Tenney Park Apartments

1225 E Gorham St, Madison, Wisconsin 53703

payment Subsidized
Image of Romnes Apartments

Romnes Apartments

540 W Olin Ave, Madison, Wisconsin 53715

payment Subsidized
Image of Brittingham Apartments

Brittingham Apartments

755 Braxton Pl, Madison, Wisconsin 53715

payment Subsidized
Image of Parkside Highrise Apartments

Parkside Highrise Apartments

245 S Park St, Madison, Wisconsin 53715

payment Subsidized
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