Public Housing

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Westlawn Gardens HACM provides public housing for general occupancy at properties we own in the city of Milwaukee.

The waiting list for public housing is open.

View our Public Housing Properties page to learn more about the properties. Visit the Waiting List page for more information about qualifications and pre-applying.

If you are on the waiting list and would like to update your information, please contact our Housing Intake Office at (414) 286-5678.

About Public Housing

Rent

Rent is generally based on 30% of your income. However, no one will pay more than a flat rent that is established for each property based on comparable rents in the neighborhood.

Income Restrictions

Household income cannot exceed limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

FY 2024 LOW-INCOME LIMITS

(80% of Milwaukee County Median Income)
Maximum Household Income Allowed Per Year*

1 Person

2 People

3 People

4 People

5 People

6 People

7 People

8 People

$57,200

$65,400

$73,550

$81,700

$88,250

$94,800

$101,350

$107,850

*Flat rent and maximum income limits are subject to change.

Approval Process

For applicants who meet the income criteria, a credit report, criminal history and three-year rental history (landlord references) will be obtained and verified, and your household income and assets will be verified to determine if your application will be accepted. Applicants who do not meet our selection criteria will not be approved for housing.

Reasonable Accommodation

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids. For additional information or assistance, please contact the 504 Coordinator for the Housing Authority at 414-286-5678 (voice) or 414-286-3405 (TDD). The 504 Coordinator can also be reached by writing to her at Housing Authority, P.O. Box 324, Milwaukee, WI 53201 or by emailing her at mtread@hacm.org