Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Milwaukee County. Go to the Wisconsin Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Milwaukee County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
There are 11,216 low-income apartments in Milwaukee County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin can range from $355 to $1,635 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 14,874 low-income homes in Milwaukee County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $350 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Milwaukee County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Milwaukee County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | Affordable Housing programs support 293 apartment communities in Milwaukee. |
| West Allis, WI | Affordable Housing programs support 17 apartment communities in West Allis. |
| Cudahy, WI | Affordable Housing programs support 10 apartment communities in Cudahy. |
| Brown Deer, WI | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Brown Deer. |
| Greenfield, WI | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Greenfield. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Housing Division | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County features 14,874 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
There are 11,216 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Milwaukee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Milwaukee County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Milwaukee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $983 and $1,201.
2023 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Fair Market Rent | $766 | $909 | $1,092 | $1,374 | $1,499 |
| Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Payment Standard Range | $689 to $843 | $818 to $1,000 | $983 to $1,201 | $1,237 to $1,511 | $1,349 to $1,649 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Milwaukee County, WI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 369 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 26,241 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 14,874 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 50.1% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.30 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median Household Income | $43,873 ±$593 |
| Median Rent | $806 ±$4 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.35% ± 0.89pp |
| Total Population | 955,939 |
Population and Household Demographics
Milwaukee County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 955,939. There are 381,715 households in the county with an average household size of 2.44 persons. 50.1% of households in Milwaukee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Milwaukee County
The median gross income for households in Milwaukee County is $43,873 a year, or $3,656 a month. The median rent for the county is $806 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Milwaukee County, a household making less than $2,687 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.35% of households who rent are overburdened in Milwaukee County.
Area Median Income In Milwaukee County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Milwaukee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $96,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Milwaukee County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Milwaukee County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Milwaukee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,850 | $22,650 | $25,500 | $28,300 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Milwaukee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,050 | $37,800 | $42,500 | $47,200 | $51,000 | $54,800 | $58,550 | $62,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Milwaukee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,850 | $60,400 | $67,950 | $75,500 | $81,550 | $87,600 | $93,650 | $99,700 |
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