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The Marinette Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for senior/disabled households.Please note: The MHA does not offer a Public Housing program for families.The MHA offers one Public Housing community with 76 units for senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (715) 732-2553 during normal office hours.
  2. Visit the MHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 1520 Ludington St., Marinette, WI 54143, during normal office hours.
Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards, proof of all income, birth certificates, and photo IDs for all adult household members.The MHA does have a preference for applicants that live and/or work in Marinette.For more information, call the MHA at (715) 732-2553 during normal office hours.

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Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Marinette Housing Authority has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Marinette Housing Authority

Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Marinette Housing Authority.

Marinette Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 76 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves Marinette, Wisconsin.

What should I do after applying to the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Marinette Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Marinette Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Marinette Housing Authority was managing 75 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 74 units occupied. This represents 99% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Marinette Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 77 people living in Public Housing units managed by Marinette Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 74 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 4 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 6 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 8 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Marinette Housing Authority.

Are there any Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 99% of its units occupied by households with 1% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $18,998 The average annual income per person is $18,258 The average Public Housing household annual income is 32% of the local Area Median Income.

Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 1 1%
$5,000 - $9,999 6 8%
$10,000 - $14,999 18 24%
$15,000 - $19,999 18 24%
$20,000+ 31 42%

What is the source of income for Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 8 (11%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 67 (89%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $138 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $1,656.

How much does the average Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $356 per month or $4,272 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $26,344 per month, which is $316,128 per year.

What is the race and ethnicity of Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing households?

3% of Marinette Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

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