Milwaukee County Housing Division

This housing agency serves Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Waiting List
Closed: Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Milwaukee County Housing Division (MCHD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list is currently closed. It was last open for three days in July 2016, and before that in 2001.

Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

On July 12, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the MLK Jr. Rec Center.
On July 13, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the Gordon Park Pavilion.
On July 14, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the McCarty Park.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Terminated from HCV program due to insufficient funding, homeless, veteran, residents of the MCHD's jurisdiction, working family, disabled. Please note: We are unable to confirm the jurisdiction of the MCHD. We have contacted the MCHD and will update our page when more information becomes available.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Households placed on the waiting list will receive notification before September 6, 2016. Households not placed on the waiting list will not be contacted.

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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 MCHD website, or call the office at (414) 278-4884.

About The Agency

Milwaukee County Housing Division provides affordable housing for up to 2,111 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

2711 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI

Visit Website — (414) 289-6542

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 Milwaukee County Housing Division?

Milwaukee County Housing Division serves 1,696 low-income households. The agency manages 2,147 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Milwaukee County Housing Division?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Milwaukee County Housing Division. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Milwaukee County Housing Division households.

How many Milwaukee County Housing Division residents are employed?

Working adults head 271 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Milwaukee County Housing Division.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Milwaukee County Housing Division?

There are 1187 female-headed renter households living in Milwaukee County Housing Division housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Milwaukee County Housing Division.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Milwaukee County Housing Division renters?

Black	1,221
Native American	17
Asian-Pacific Islander	17
White	339
Hispanic	119

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Milwaukee County Housing Division?

There are 424 households headed by seniors served by the Milwaukee County Housing Division. Senior households are 25% of households in Milwaukee County Housing Division housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Milwaukee County Housing Division housing?

There are 593 persons with disabilities living in Milwaukee County Housing Division housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Milwaukee County Housing Division.

How often does Milwaukee County Housing Division open new waiting lists?

Milwaukee County Housing Division’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 12, 2016 and closed on July 14, 2016.