Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is Closed as of December 2024. The waiting list was last open in July 2016 and remains closed.

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The Milwaukee County Housing Division (MCHD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list is currently closed. It was last open for three days in July 2016, and before that in 2001.


Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.



There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. On July 12, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the MLK Jr. Rec Center.
  2. On July 13, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the Gordon Park Pavilion.
  3. On July 14, 2016, applicants were required to complete an application at the McCarty Park.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Terminated from HCV program due to insufficient funding, homeless, veteran, residents of the MCHD's jurisdiction, working family, disabled. Please note: We are unable to confirm the jurisdiction of the MCHD. We have contacted the MCHD and will update our page when more information becomes available.


Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.


Households placed on the waiting list will receive notification before September 6, 2016. Households not placed on the waiting list will not be contacted.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, visit the MCHD website, or call the office at (414) 278-4884.

Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher Applicant Preferences

Milwaukee County Housing Division has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Working/Employed, Homeless, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Milwaukee County Housing Division

Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Milwaukee County Housing Division.

Milwaukee County Housing Division provides affordable housing for up to 2,111 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What should I do after applying to the Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, 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 have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Milwaukee County Housing Division.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Milwaukee County Housing Division?

At the start of 2024, Milwaukee County Housing Division was managing 2,147 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 1,696 households with a voucher. This represents 79% of the total voucher allotment for Milwaukee County Housing Division.

According to HUD, there is a total of 3,618 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Milwaukee County Housing Division, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 1,696 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 12 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 220 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 13 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Milwaukee County Housing Division.

Are there any Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 79% of its vouchers utilized by households with 21% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 451 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 2,147 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 households have children?

Of the 1,696 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Milwaukee County Housing Division, 623 have at least one child. There are 21 two-parent households in the Milwaukee County Housing Division voucher program, and 601 single-parent households. There were 580 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 Voucher holders is $13,238 The average annual income per person is $6,963 The average voucher holder earns 16% of the local Area Median Income.

Milwaukee County Housing Division voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 85 5%
$5,000 - $9,999 119 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 865 51%
$15,000 - $19,999 237 14%
$20,000+ 407 24%

What is the source of income for Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 344 (16%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 43 (2%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,353 (63%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $809 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $9,708. The program as a whole is paying landlords $1,372,064 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $16,464,768

How much does the average Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $311 per month or $3,732 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $527,456 per month, which is $6,329,472 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Milwaukee County Housing Division program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $1,120 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $112 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 Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 homes?

Of the 2,147 households with a Section 8 voucher, 712 (42%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 577 (34%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 407 (24%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 29% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 households?

80% of Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 17 1%
Black Non-Hispanic 1,221 72%
Native American/Alaskan 17 1%
White Non-Hispanic 339 20%
Black Hispanic 17 1%
White Hispanic 102 6%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Milwaukee County Housing Division Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 34 2%
25-50/td> 729 43%
51-61 492 29%
62-84 407 24%
85 or Older 17 1%
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