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Tau Crossing I — Income-Restricted Housing in Jefferson, WI 53549

621 E Theodore St, Jefferson, WI 53549

HUD 811 (disability)

10 units · 8 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (920) 674-8378Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (920) 674-8378 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2005
Bedrooms
8 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 99/100 (Jul 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 53549

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,220/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$48,800/yr
Renters in 53549 paying 30% or more of income on rent
43%

Income limits (2026)

Jefferson County, WI area · median family income $111,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,450$39,100$62,550
2$26,800$44,700$71,500
3$30,150$50,300$80,450
4$33,500$55,850$89,350
5$38,680$60,350$96,500
6$44,360$64,800$103,650
7$50,040$69,300$110,800
8$55,720$73,750$117,950

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size53549Wider area
Studio$850$842
1 bedroom$970$958
2 bedrooms$1,220$1,209
3 bedrooms$1,650$1,635
4 bedrooms$1,670$1,652

Wider area = Jefferson County, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,180 (53538) to $1,390 (53038).

Census figures for 53549 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,066. Median household income $80,101. 28% of homes are rented. 43% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 13% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 53549's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 53549

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Tau Crossing I?

Call (920) 674-8378 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Tau Crossing I in Jefferson, WI 53549. These records do not show openings.

Is Tau Crossing I Section 8 housing?

Tau Crossing I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Tau Crossing I?

Public records list 10 units at Tau Crossing I in Jefferson, WI 53549. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Tau Crossing I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 53549 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Tau Crossing I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Tau Crossing I in Jefferson, WI 53549. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Jefferson, WI 53549?

Most income-restricted buildings in Jefferson, WI 53549 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,100, and $55,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($62,550 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Jefferson, WI 53549?

For many programs in Jefferson, WI 53549, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,100 a year for 1 person and $55,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $62,550 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Jefferson, WI 53549?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Jefferson, WI 53549, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Jefferson, WI 53549 is $1,220 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Tau Crossing I take Section 8 vouchers?

Tau Crossing I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.