City of Appleton Housing Authority

925 W Northland Ave, Appleton, WI, 54914 · ~828 units under management

Call 9207396811

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Appleton, WI (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Outagamie County

Who this agency serves

City of Appleton Housing Authority served 793 households across 853 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $19,240, and pays an average of $502 per month toward rent.

Households served
793 of 853 units
Avg. household income
$19,240
Avg. rent paid by household
$502
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
26%
Head of household 62+
43%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
46 months

Unit mix: 47% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 20% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 92 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
AHA Affordable HousingAppleton92 High PerformerUPCSMar 2023

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Appleton, WI

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact City of Appleton Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.