About the Program
WHEDA currently works with local agents to serve residents in 37 Wisconsin counties where there are no community programs available.
Eligible families pay between 30-40% of their adjusted income for rent. The balance is subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Resident portions of the rent are re-evaluated at least once a year.
2013 Payment Standards
2012 Payment Standards
2011 Payment Standards
The Payment Standard is the maximum amount of assistance that may be paid. This includes both rent to the owner and utilities for which the resident is responsible.
Housing Choice Voucher Admin Plan
The Administrative Plan establishes and defines policies for operation of WHEDA's Housing Choice Voucher program in the context of federal laws and regulations. All issues related to Section 8 not addressed in this document are governed by such federal regulations, HUD handbooks and guidebooks, notices and other applicable law.
Housing Choice Voucher Plans
2013 Proposed Annual Plan
2012 Annual Plan
2011 Annual Plan
2010 Five-Year and Annual Plan
How to Apply
WHEDA does not distribute or accept Housing Choice Voucher applications in our office. All applications are handled by the agencies with whom we contract. Any requests for applications or questions regarding the status of an application should be directed to our agents. Please refer to the agent list.
An application will ask for the names and Social Security Numbers of all family members who will reside in the unit, family income and assets and other pertinent information.
Waiting Lists
Placement on a waiting list is based on the time and date of application.
Unreasonably long waiting lists can be closed by the agent maintaining it. Applications are not accepted in counties with closed waiting lists. When a waiting list is opened announcements are published in the local newspapers.
Moving with a Voucher
A WHEDA voucher holder may not move during their first year (twelve months) term. After that year, the family may move to any district that has a voucher program, subject to funding limitations. The WHEDA program limits moves to one every twelve months.
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Eligibility
A household's annual income may not exceed established limits. The program's income limits are published by HUD on a yearly basis and vary by city or county.
Program eligibility is determined by:
- the number of members in a household,
- a family's gross annual income, and
- criminal background checks.
Once an application has been submitted the agency will verify the information given to determine eligibility.
Roles and Responsibilities
There are three components to a Housing Choice Voucher:
- the voucher;
- the lease; and
- the HAP Contract.
Read more about the roles and responsibilities of tenant, landlord, and agency.
Unit Selection
- A voucher will specify unit size and the maximum rent and utilities allowed
- Maximum assistance paid will be the lesser of:
- the payment standard, or
- gross rent minus 30% of adjusted income
- A voucher may be used at a holder's current residence if it qualifies
- A selected unit must pass a physical inspection annually.
Subsidy can only be paid on a unit that has a passed inspection, a signed lease and a signed HAP contract. The resident is responsible for rent if a lease is signed before the unit passes inspection.
Informational Links
More links coming soon.
HUD Office of Public & Indian Housing
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