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The Housing Authority of the City of Park Falls (HACPF) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The HACPF offers one Public Housing community with 35 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms.There are three ways to apply:1. Visit the HACPF to pick up a pre-application, located at 1175 So. Third Avenue, Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552 during normal office hours.2. Download a pre-application here, then print and complete.3. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (715) 762-2133 during normal office hours.Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be faxed to (715) 762-4426, mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.No documents are needed at this time.The HACPF does not have a preference. Qualified applicants will be placed by the date and time the pre-application is received.For more information, visit the HACPF website, or call the office at (715) 762-2133 during normal office hours.

Park Falls Housing Authority

Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Park Falls Housing Authority.

Park Falls Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 35 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves Park Falls, Wisconsin.

What should I do after applying to the Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls 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 Park Falls Housing Authority.

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

At the start of 2024, Park Falls Housing Authority was managing 35 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 33 units occupied. This represents 94% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Park Falls Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 58 people living in Public Housing units managed by Park Falls Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

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

The 33 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 1 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 3 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 9 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Park Falls Housing Authority.

Are there any Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 94% of its units occupied by households with 6% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 33 Public Housing households in units managed by Park Falls Housing Authority, 8 have at least one child. There are 2 two-parent households in the Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 6 single-parent households. There were 6 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $21,876 The average annual income per person is $12,447 The average Public Housing household annual income is 34% of the local Area Median Income.

Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 1 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 2 6%
$10,000 - $14,999 6 18%
$15,000 - $19,999 8 24%
$20,000+ 16 48%

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

Of all Public Housing households, 5 (15%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 29 (82%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $385 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $4,620.

How much does the average Park Falls 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 Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $452 per month or $5,424 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $14,916 per month, which is $178,992 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $173 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Park Falls Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 35 households living in Public Housing units, 24 (73%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 2 (6%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 7 (21%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 3% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

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

3% of Park Falls 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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