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CDA of the City of West Allis
West Allis, Wisconsin
Last Updated
4 hours ago
About CDA of the City of West Allis
The CDA of the City of West Allis (PHA Code: WI201) serves West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. This housing authority manages approximately 638 assisted housing units, specifically 638 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
All waiting lists for programs offered by the CDA of the City of West Allis are currently closed. These programs include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Voucher (PBV), and Public Housing. For applicants, the current Very Low Income limit for a family of four in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA area is $55,350 per year. Potential applicants should be aware that all waiting lists for these programs are closed at this time.
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Other Programs
7 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Preferences include being displaced by local government action, elderly head of household, homeless, disabled family member, victim of domestic violence, veteran or surviving spouse of veteran, displaced by national disaster, or displaced by bank foreclosure; 800 applicants were selected by random lottery with preference weighting.
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance for Beloit Road Senior Apartments.
Public Housing provides affordable rental units owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Units range from single-family homes to high-rise apartments, with rent typically set at 30% of household income.
No specific waiting list information found for Mainstream programs.
No specific waiting list information found for other housing programs offered by the CDA of the City of West Allis, such as Beloit Road Senior Housing, Home Buyer Loans, Housing Rehabilitation Assistance, or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing.
No specific waiting list information found for RAD programs.
Beloit Road Senior Housing is listed as a program by the City of West Allis, but no specific waitlist status is available.
Status History
Official Application
Contact CDA of the City of West Allis directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at CDA of the City of West Allis
Check Current Status
All 3 waiting lists at CDA of the City of West Allis are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at CDA of the City of West Allis, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $55,350/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact CDA of the City of West Allis directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at CDA of the City of West Allis, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. CDA of the City of West Allis manages approximately 638 assisted housing units (638 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in West Allis. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at CDA of the City of West Allis
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at CDA of the City of West Allis provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for West Allis. This program serves approximately 638 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at CDA of the City of West Allis are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in West Allis. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at CDA of the City of West Allis are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at CDA of the City of West Allis are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other closed
The Other program at CDA of the City of West Allis provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in West Allis. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at CDA of the City of West Allis converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in West Allis maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Senior Housing closed
The Senior Housing program at CDA of the City of West Allis provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in West Allis. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CDA of the City of West Allis Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the CDA of the City of West Allis are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $55,350. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $23,250 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 2 Persons | $26,600 | $44,300 | $70,850 |
| 3 Persons | $29,900 | $49,850 | $79,700 |
| 4 Persons | $33,200 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $59,800 | $95,650 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $64,250 | $102,750 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $73,100 | $116,900 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to CDA of the City of West Allis — including across state lines.