6236 W Birch Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
Waiting List Forecast: Open Until Further Notice
Verified for 2023 by Lorena Bentley, Colleen Carter| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 5 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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Westlawn Gardens includes two stunning mid-rise buildings, one available for ages 18 and up and one to accommodate seniors only. Each mid-rise contains 47 spacious 1-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a range, refrigerator, microwave, patio or balcony, and utilities are included. There are 20 1-bedroom units available in the east mid-rise to the general public. These contemporary mid-rises also offer laundry facilities on each floor, an exercise room, a computer room and a community room for residents to enjoy. The community room can also be leased out for small parties and events when available.
In addition to the mid-rises, Westlawn Gardens offers many beautiful and vibrant side-by-side townhomes with various layouts and styles that range from 2 to 5 bedrooms. Layouts include ranch style, 2-and 3-story townhomes, and single family homes that will make the place you call home unique to you and your family. These spacious townhomes are equipped with a range, refrigerator, central air, convenient parking and your very own basement.
In addition to offering modern and energy-efficient housing, Westlawn Gardens is a neighborhood focused on health, sustainability and community connections. Walking paths take residents to community gardens, a playground and informal playing fields that run along Lincoln Creek. Residents can be proud of Westlawn Gardens’ world leadership in environmentally sustainable design. With its abundant green space, LED-lighted street lamps, energy efficient buildings, and high-tech storm water system, Westlawn Gardens was named one of the world’s most eco-friendly neighborhoods in the world by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Westlawn is serviced by the MPS school district, with approximately four elementary and middle schools within a one mile radius. The Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is located in the heart of Westlawn and serves the community many programs, including teen programming, early childhood education and transitional job training. Westlawn Gardens residents enjoy the Milwaukee Public Library’s MPL Express at Silver Spring, which is the Midwest’s first vending library that offers reading and other materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The neighborhood is also connected to at least three major bus lines for your convenience.
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 Westlawn Gardens 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.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 2 Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 3 Bedroom (3/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 4 Bedroom (4/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 5 Bedroom (5/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people | 9 people | 10 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $21,000 / year | $24,000 / year | $27,000 / year | $30,000 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year | $45,420 / year | $50,560 / year | ||
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $35,000 / year | $40,000 / year | $45,000 / year | $49,950 / year | $53,950 / year | $57,950 / year | $61,950 / year | $65,950 / year | ||
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $35,000 / year | $40,000 / year | $45,000 / year | $49,950 / year | $53,950 / year | $57,950 / year | $61,950 / year | $65,950 / year | ||
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,000 / year | $48,000 / year | $54,000 / year | $59,940 / year | $64,740 / year | $69,540 / year | $74,340 / year | $79,140 / year | ||
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $55,950 / year | $63,950 / year | $71,950 / year | $79,900 / year | $86,300 / year | $92,700 / year | $99,100 / year | $105,500 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Westlawn Gardens have a waiting list?
Westlawn Gardens has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.
Are rents subsidized at Westlawn Gardens?
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 Westlawn Gardens, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Milwaukee?
In addition to Westlawn Gardens, 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 Westlawn Gardens listing last updated?
Westlawn Gardens listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Lorena Bentley. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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