City Hall Square - Component 1 — Income-Restricted Housing in Milwaukee, WI 53202
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
134 units · 60 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1997
- Bedrooms
- 60 1 bedroom · 75 2 bedrooms
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
- Residents waited about 31 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rents and income limits in 53202
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,890/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $75,600/yr
- Renters in 53202 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 42%
Income limits (2026)
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area · median family income $108,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,750 | $37,950 | $60,700 |
| 2 | $26,000 | $43,400 | $69,400 |
| 3 | $29,250 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $54,200 | $86,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $58,550 | $93,650 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $62,900 | $100,600 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $67,250 | $107,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $71,550 | $114,450 |
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.
| Size | 53202 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $985 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,590 | $1,060 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,263 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 | $1,553 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $1,664 |
Wider area = Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,210 (53205) to $1,890 (53203).
Census figures for 53202 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,259. Median household income $71,034. 79% of homes are rented. 42% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% 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 53202's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 53202Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to City Hall Square - Component 1?
No phone is listed for City Hall Square - Component 1. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is City Hall Square - Component 1 Section 8 housing?
City Hall Square - Component 1 is listed as income-restricted housing in Milwaukee, WI 53202 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at City Hall Square - Component 1?
Public records list 134 units at City Hall Square - Component 1 in Milwaukee, WI 53202. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near City Hall Square - Component 1?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 53202 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 City Hall Square - Component 1?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at City Hall Square - Component 1 in Milwaukee, WI 53202. 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 Milwaukee, WI 53202?
Most income-restricted buildings in Milwaukee, WI 53202 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 $37,950, and $54,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($60,700 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 Milwaukee, WI 53202?
For many programs in Milwaukee, WI 53202, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,950 a year for 1 person and $54,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $60,700 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 Milwaukee, WI 53202?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Milwaukee, WI 53202, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Milwaukee, WI 53202 is $1,890 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 City Hall Square - Component 1 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that City Hall Square - Component 1 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Milwaukee, WI 53202 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call City Hall Square - Component 1.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.