Monroe County H/a — Income-Restricted Housing in Sparta, WI 54656
1108 W Wisconsin St, Sparta, WI 54656
76 units · 1–2 BR
- 17 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- Managed by Monroe County H/a. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1977
- Bedrooms
- 51 1 bedroom · 25 2 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 54 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 9
- Managed by
- Monroe County H/a
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Sunset Place Apts
421 South Grace Street, Sparta, WI 54656
0.1 mi away
24 units · 1–3 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Brookside Apts
307 N Court St Apt 111, Sparta, WI 54656
0.8 mi away
56 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Sparta Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 2 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Sparta-Angelo Apts
1020 Angelo Rd, Sparta, WI 54656
1.8 mi away
16 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Norcrest Apartments
206 W Center St, Norwalk, WI 54648
12.5 mi away
16 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Northland Norwalk Apts
215 High St, Norwalk, WI 54648
12.8 mi away
8 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 54656
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,050/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $42,000/yr
- Renters in 54656 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 39%
Income limits (2026)
Monroe County, WI area · median family income $93,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
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 | 54656 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $724 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,039 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,383 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,469 |
Wider area = Monroe County, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (54648) to $1,320 (54653).
Census figures for 54656 (2020–2024 average): median rent $938. Median household income $72,379. 27% of homes are rented. 39% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 8% 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 54656's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 54656Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Monroe County H/a?
No phone is listed for Monroe County H/a. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Monroe County H/a Section 8 housing?
Monroe County H/a is listed as income-restricted housing in Sparta, WI 54656 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Monroe County H/a?
Public records list 76 units at Monroe County H/a in Sparta, WI 54656. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Monroe County H/a?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 54656 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 Monroe County H/a?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Monroe County H/a in Sparta, WI 54656. 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 Sparta, WI 54656?
Most income-restricted buildings in Sparta, WI 54656 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 $33,600, and $48,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($53,800 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 Sparta, WI 54656?
For many programs in Sparta, WI 54656, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $33,600 a year for 1 person and $48,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $53,800 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 Sparta, WI 54656?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Sparta, WI 54656, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Sparta, WI 54656 is $1,050 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 Monroe County H/a take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Monroe County H/a has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Sparta, WI 54656 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Monroe County H/a.
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.