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Wausau Community Development Agency

Name: Wausau Community Development Agency
Address: 550 E Thomas St, Wausau, WI, 54403, US
Telephone: 7152616674

550 E Thomas St, Wausau, WI, 54403

Information verified July 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 22 hr ago

About This Property

Wausau Community Development Agency operates 630 units of public housing in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving Marathon County residents. The housing authority currently maintains a closed waitlist for public housing while accepting applications for its Section 8 program. This agency provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible low-income households.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online, In-person, Mail

The Scattered Sites Public Housing waiting list is currently open until further notice. It includes 46 non-smoking units (1-4 bedrooms) scattered throughout the city. Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income, with water and sewer included; tenants pay electricity and gas, offset by a utility allowance. Applications can be downloaded online or submitted in person at 550 E Thomas Street, Wausau, WI 54403.

Last verified June 23, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Closed April 12, 2024

The HCV program waitlist is closed as of April 12, 2024, at 3:30 PM. Participants generally pay 30-40% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Eligibility is for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens based on income and family size, not exceeding 50% of the median income for Marathon County. The waitlist reopens once the current one is exhausted, with a homeless preference implemented in April 2020.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

630

Fair Market Rent - Marathon 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	$691
1 Bedroom	$776
2 Bedroom	$1,020
3 Bedroom	$1,324
4 Bedroom	$1,358

Income Limits - Marathon County, WI

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,700
Very Low (50%): $27,800
Low (80%): $44,450

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,050
Very Low (50%): $31,750
Low (80%): $50,800

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,700
Low (80%): $57,150

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,650
Low (80%): $63,450

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,850
Low (80%): $68,550

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $46,000
Low (80%): $73,650

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $49,200
Low (80%): $78,700

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $52,350
Low (80%): $83,800

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,700	$27,800	$44,450
2 Persons	$19,050	$31,750	$50,800
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,700	$57,150
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,650	$63,450
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,850	$68,550
6 Persons	$35,580	$46,000	$73,650
7 Persons	$40,120	$49,200	$78,700
8 Persons	$44,660	$52,350	$83,800

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Marathon County, WI is: $691 (Studio), $776 (1BR), $1020 (2BR), $1324 (3BR), $1358 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Wausau Community Development Agency is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Wausau Community Development Agency have?+

Wausau Community Development Agency has a total of 630 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Wausau Community Development Agency?+

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

How do I apply for housing at Wausau Community Development Agency?+

Wausau Community Development Agency is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7152616674, 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.

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

For a 4-person household in Marathon County, WI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,650, Low Income (80% AMI): $63,450. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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