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Lacrosse County Housing Authority

Name: Lacrosse County Housing Authority
Address: 615 Plainview Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54603, US
Telephone: 6087815365

615 Plainview Rd, La Crosse, WI, 54603

Information verified July 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 15 hr ago

About This Property

Lacrosse County Housing Authority operates 128 units of public housing in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority serves residents in La Crosse County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened October 21, 2018

Apply: Multiple

Preferences are given to elderly and disabled applicants; placement on the waiting list is determined by the date and time a complete application is received. All Public Housing is smoke-free, subject to a Community Service Policy, and Whispering Pines I and II units are for persons aged 50 and older.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened January 1, 2020

Apply: Multiple

Applications are accepted every day of each month. Eligibility is based on HOTMA 2024 non-HOTMA criteria.

Last verified July 3, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

128

Fair Market Rent - La Crosse County, WI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$760
1 Bedroom	$866
2 Bedroom	$1,122
3 Bedroom	$1,515
4 Bedroom	$1,904

Income Limits - La Crosse County, WI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,950
Very Low (50%): $28,250
Low (80%): $45,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,400
Very Low (50%): $32,250
Low (80%): $51,600

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $36,300
Low (80%): $58,050

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $40,300
Low (80%): $64,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $43,550
Low (80%): $69,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $46,750
Low (80%): $74,850

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $50,000
Low (80%): $80,000

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $53,200
Low (80%): $85,150

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,950	$28,250	$45,150
2 Persons	$19,400	$32,250	$51,600
3 Persons	$21,960	$36,300	$58,050
4 Persons	$26,500	$40,300	$64,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$43,550	$69,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$46,750	$74,850
7 Persons	$40,120	$50,000	$80,000
8 Persons	$44,660	$53,200	$85,150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in La Crosse, WI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for La Crosse County, WI is: $760 (Studio), $866 (1BR), $1122 (2BR), $1515 (3BR), $1904 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Lacrosse County Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Lacrosse County Housing Authority have?+

Lacrosse County Housing Authority has a total of 128 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Lacrosse County Housing Authority?+

Lacrosse County Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6087815365, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Lacrosse County Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in La Crosse County, WI?+

For a 4-person household in La Crosse County, WI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $40,300, Low Income (80% AMI): $64,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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