722 W Washington St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Waiting List Forecast: Open Until Further Notice
Verified for 2023 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Waiting List
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is accepting Elderly, Near-Elderly, and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Becher Court, Cherry Court, Convent Hill, Highland Gardens, Holton Terrace, Lapham Park, Merrill Park, Olga Village and Westlawn Gardens Mid-Rise Apartments from December 15, 2021 at 9:00 am CT, until further notice.
This waiting list is for the following properties:
To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
This waiting list has the following preferences:
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For more information, visit the HACM website.
Sources: This information was verified by the HACM public notice on December 13, 2021 and updated on October 30, 2023.
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Olga Village is a landmark housing community dedicated to providing affordable and environmentally-sustainable living options for Milwaukee’s seniors. Built on the campus of the United Community Center (UCC) on Milwaukee’s south side, Olga Village provides 37 accessible 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in an active, bilingual and culturally-enriched environment. There’s no need for Olga Village’s residents to step outside to enjoy the many programs and services of the UCC Senior Center because the two buildings are connected. The apartment building was completed in 2010 and has been received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its many energy-efficient and eco-friendly features, including a green roof and solar-powered water heating system.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Olga Village does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $21,000 / year | $24,000 / year | $27,000 / year | $30,000 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $35,000 / year | $40,000 / year | $45,000 / year | $49,950 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $35,000 / year | $40,000 / year | $45,000 / year | $49,950 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,000 / year | $48,000 / year | $54,000 / year | $59,940 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $55,950 / year | $63,950 / year | $71,950 / year | $79,900 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Olga Village have a waiting list?
Olga Village has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.
Are rents subsidized at Olga Village?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Olga Village, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Milwaukee?
In addition to Olga Village, we list 292 other affordable properties in Milwaukee. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 19045 affordable units in Milwaukee.
When was the Olga Village listing last updated?
Olga Village listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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