Dane County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Dane County, Wisconsin.

Waiting List
Closed: Dane County, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Dane County, Wisconsin Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Dane County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: USDA Rural Development Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Valor on Washington, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Dane County, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 24, 2023, until August 28, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

This waiting list had the following preference: Living, working or attending a training program in Dane County.

1500 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DCHA website.

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

Closed: Dane County, Wisconsin Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications from August 24, 2023, until August 28, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

Preferences have not been confirmed.

400 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DCHA website.

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

Closed: Dane County Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) is not accepting Public Housing waiting list applications at this time. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application at the DCHA office.
  2. Call to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must have been mailed or hand delivered to Wisconsin Management.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Families with children, elderly, disabled, displaced, rent burdened, or substandard living conditions.

For more information, visit the DCHA Conventional Public Housing page here.

Closed: USDA Rural Development Other Waiting List

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) waiting list for USDA Rural Development apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the DCHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Valor on Washington, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Dane County Housing Authority (DCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Valor on Washington from July 15, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: According to DCHA, "In order to qualify for the PBVs at this property, applicants must have a household member who is a veteran, and qualify for a two- or three-bedroom based on both DCHA subsidy standards & their household/family composition"

To apply during the opening period, contact DCHA Eligibility by email at eligibility@dcha.net to get an application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Preference is given to those living, working or attending a training program in Dane County.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCHA waitlist page on June 26, 2023.

About The Agency

Dane County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,297 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

6000 Gisholt Drive, Monona, WI

Visit Website(608) 224-3636

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Dane County Housing Authority?

Dane County Housing Authority serves 1,130 low-income households. The agency manages 1,401 Housing Choice Vouchers and 80 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Dane County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Dane County Housing Authority households.

How many Dane County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 305 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Dane County Housing Authority.

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

There are 892 female-headed renter households living in Dane County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Dane County Housing Authority.

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

Black 610
Native American 11
Asian-Pacific Islander 11
White 463
Hispanic 45

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

There are 305 households headed by seniors served by the Dane County Housing Authority. Senior households are 27% of households in Dane County Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 395 persons with disabilities living in Dane County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Dane County Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Dane County Housing Authority?

The Dane County 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 Dane County Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Dane County Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 24, 2023 and closed on August 28, 2023.

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