Wausau Community Development Authority

This housing agency serves Wausau, Wisconsin.

Waiting List
Open Now: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Wausau, Wisconsin Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Riverview Towers, Near Elderly and Disabled Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Riverview Terrace, Affordable Assisted Living Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List

The Scattered Sites Public Housing waiting list is currently open until further notice. Applications can be submitted by contacting the Wausau Community Development Authority office directly.

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

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

The Wausau Community Development Authority (WCDA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 25, 2024, until April 12, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Print the paper application that was available on the WCDA website.
  2. Pick up the application from the WCDA office.

Once the application was completed, it was be either:

  1. Hand delivered to the WCDA office.
  2. Mailed to the WCDA office.
  3. Faxed to the WCDA.
  4. Emailed to WCDA staff.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the WCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WCDA public notice on March 11, 2024.

Closed: Riverview Towers, Near Elderly and Disabled Other Project Based Waiting List

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

The Riverview Towers waiting list for near elderly and disabled was open from February 1, 2025, to February 15, 2025.

Closed: Riverview Terrace, Affordable Assisted Living Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Wausau, Wisconsin.

The Riverview Terrace Affordable Assisted Living waiting list was open from January 20, 2025, until January 30, 2025.

About The Agency

Wausau Community Development Authority provides affordable housing for up to 630 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am-3:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am-3:30pm
Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm
Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

550 East Thomas Street, Wausau, WI

Visit Website(715) 261-6687

Section 8 Application Checklist

file_download Download

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 Wausau Community Development Authority?

Wausau Community Development Authority serves 488 low-income households. The agency manages 598 Housing Choice Vouchers and 46 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Wausau Community Development Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Wausau Community Development Authority households.

How many Wausau Community Development Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 68 households and make up 14 percent of households served by Wausau Community Development Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Wausau Community Development Authority?

There are 297 female-headed renter households living in Wausau Community Development Authority housing. Households headed by females are 61% of those served by the Wausau Community Development Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Wausau Community Development Authority renters?

Black 29
Native American 5
Asian-Pacific Islander 24
White 415
Hispanic 15

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Wausau Community Development Authority?

There are 209 households headed by seniors served by the Wausau Community Development Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in Wausau Community Development Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Wausau Community Development Authority housing?

There are 200 persons with disabilities living in Wausau Community Development Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 41% of households served by the Wausau Community Development Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Wausau Community Development Authority?

The Wausau Community Development Authority is rated as a high 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 Wausau Community Development Authority open new waiting lists?

Wausau Community Development Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 11, 2025 and closed on December 11, 2025.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Wausau Community Development Authority

Riverview Towers East

500 Grand Ave, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
Email Signup
Don't Miss A Waiting List Opening