Sylvan Glen — Income-Restricted Housing in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
1150 19th Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
60 units · 1–3 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
- 1996
- Bedrooms
- 14 1 bedroom · 28 2 bedrooms · 18 3 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
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0.2 mi away
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0.5 mi away
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- Apply through Wisconsin Rapids Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 33 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
River City Senior Village
811-829 Hale St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
0.9 mi away
19 units · 4 income-restricted · 2 BR
Ripple Creek Apts
540 Ver Bunker Ave, Port Edwards, WI 54469
2.5 mi away
30 units · 26 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Woodco Housing
6491 Robert St, Vesper, WI 54489
8.9 mi away
36 units · 2 BR
- 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 54495
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 54495 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Wood County, WI area · median family income $94,700. 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 | 54495 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $732 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $775 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,299 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,357 |
Wider area = Wood County, WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (54475) to $1,240 (54489).
Census figures for 54495 (2020–2024 average): median rent $834. Median household income $49,798. 44% of homes are rented. 52% 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 54495's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 54495Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Sylvan Glen?
No phone is listed for Sylvan Glen. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Sylvan Glen Section 8 housing?
Sylvan Glen is listed as income-restricted housing in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 (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 Sylvan Glen?
Public records list 60 units at Sylvan Glen in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Sylvan Glen?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 54495 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 Sylvan Glen?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Sylvan Glen in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495?
Most income-restricted buildings in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495?
For many programs in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 is $1,010 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 Sylvan Glen take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Sylvan Glen has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Sylvan Glen.
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.