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low income housing
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority is announcing the closure of its waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The only waiting lists remaining open will be for the Public Housing program, which provides rental assistance at our housing units (Parkview Apartments, and 10th Avenue Apartments) and 37 scattered site family houses.
The Section 8 program currently has over 530 families on the waiting list, with a waiting period of approximately one and a half years that has consistently increased over time. Closure of this list will enable more effective management of the list for those families currently awaiting service.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will be closing on
December 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
Affordable housing options in Wisconsin Rapids
Welcome to the Housing Authority of the city of Wisconsin Rapids, where you will find a lovely atmosphere and affordable housing options! Our city offers a range of reasonable housing for everyone, including Section 8 and Public Housing. If you are searching for an apartment or home, we can help you find exactly what you need. We work with both individuals and families to match them with a suitable environment at a cost that won't break the bank. Please get in touch with our team today to learn more and get started on your search.
Who we are
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority believes in providing a range of good housing options for everyone. If you are a low to moderate income family that is searching for a nice place to live, check out our housing options. The Wisconsin Rapids Area is a great place to live - diverse and accommodating.
If you think you may qualify for Section 8 or Public Housing, please don't hesitate to call us and find out more. We'll be more than happy to take a look at your unique situation and do whatever we can to help you and your family find a quality place to live at a price you can afford.
Our Housing Options
The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority offers public housing options in the city of Wisconsin Rapids. There are two general occupancy apartment buildings with single bedroom units for those 18 years of age and older but with preferences for elderly and near elderly. The Housing Authority also offers 37 scattered site houses (2-5 bedrooms). The Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority serves as the landlord for Public Housing properties.
Section 8 housing options are offered through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and RAD Project Based Voucher (PBV) programs. In the HCV program, eligible families rent housing units that are owned by private landlords. Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority provides housing assistance payments to those landlords to assist tenants with their rent payments.
In the RAD PBV program, eligible families rent units located at our Huntington House Redevelopment, LLC apartments, where the Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority provides project based rental assistance.
There are a variety of factors that will qualify a family for Section 8 and/or Public Housing, including income and how many family members you have. We are able to evaluate your current situation and let you know if you are able to qualify for these types of housing assistance.
Pertinent Information
Call us today at 715-423-7288 for more information about our housing assistance services.
