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Housing Authority of Winnebago County

Name: Housing Authority of Winnebago County
Address: 600 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, US
Telephone: 9204241450

600 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54901

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

About This Property

The Housing Authority of Winnebago County operates 540 units of public housing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. As a housing authority, the organization provides rental assistance and affordable housing options to eligible residents in Winnebago County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list for affordable rental housing programs, including Waite Rug Place which offers 1-bedroom public housing units, is currently closed; preferences for Waite Rug Place include elderly, disabled, and veterans. Wait times for general affordable housing programs range from six weeks to over one year, and applications can be submitted online or in-person with accommodations for disabilities.

Last verified July 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and applicants are selected through a lottery. Applicants with a local preference should expect to wait six to twenty-four months before processing for eligibility. The Housing Authority does not provide status updates to applicants on the waitlist.

Last verified June 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

540

Fair Market Rent - Winnebago 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	$767
1 Bedroom	$779
2 Bedroom	$1,010
3 Bedroom	$1,347
4 Bedroom	$1,567

Income Limits - Winnebago County, WI

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

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,300
Very Low (50%): $27,150
Low (80%): $43,400

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,600
Very Low (50%): $31,000
Low (80%): $49,600

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $34,900
Low (80%): $55,800

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $38,750
Low (80%): $62,000

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $41,850
Low (80%): $67,000

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $44,950
Low (80%): $71,950

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $48,050
Low (80%): $76,900

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $51,150
Low (80%): $81,850

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,300	$27,150	$43,400
2 Persons	$18,600	$31,000	$49,600
3 Persons	$21,960	$34,900	$55,800
4 Persons	$26,500	$38,750	$62,000
5 Persons	$31,040	$41,850	$67,000
6 Persons	$35,580	$44,950	$71,950
7 Persons	$40,120	$48,050	$76,900
8 Persons	$44,660	$51,150	$81,850

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Winnebago County, WI is: $767 (Studio), $779 (1BR), $1010 (2BR), $1347 (3BR), $1567 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of Winnebago County is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of Winnebago County have?+

Housing Authority of Winnebago County has a total of 540 housing units.

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

For a 4-person household in Winnebago County, WI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $38,750, Low Income (80% AMI): $62,000. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of Winnebago County?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. 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.

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

Housing Authority of Winnebago County is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9204241450, 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.

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