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White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Milwaukee, WI 53223

9235-9239 N 75th St, Milwaukee, WI 53223

Tax creditSection 8

356 units · 339 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR

Management office: (312) 382-3237Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the management office at (312) 382-3237 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
1973
Bedrooms
207 1 bedroom · 60 2 bedrooms · 65 3 bedrooms · 7 4+ bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 53223

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,260/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$50,400/yr
Renters in 53223 paying 30% or more of income on rent
59%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size53223Wider area
Studio$980$985
1 bedroom$1,060$1,060
2 bedrooms$1,260$1,263
3 bedrooms$1,550$1,553
4 bedrooms$1,660$1,664

Wider area = Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,210 (53209) to $1,890 (53092).

Census figures for 53223 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,109. Median household income $60,839. 47% of homes are rented. 59% 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 53223's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 53223

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2?

Call (312) 382-3237 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 in Milwaukee, WI 53223. These records do not show openings.

Is White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 Section 8 housing?

White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 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 White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2?

Public records list 356 units at White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 in Milwaukee, WI 53223. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 53223 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 White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 in Milwaukee, WI 53223. 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 53223?

Most income-restricted buildings in Milwaukee, WI 53223 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 53223?

For many programs in Milwaukee, WI 53223, 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 53223?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Milwaukee, WI 53223, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Milwaukee, WI 53223 is $1,260 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 White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 take Section 8 vouchers?

White Birch Apartments Phase 1 & 2 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. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.