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The Manitowoc Housing Authority (MHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled households. The MHA does not offer a Public Housing program for families.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the Public Housing program, NOT the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

The MHA offers one Public Housing community, Manitou Manor, with 102 1-Bedroom units for senior/disabled households.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Pick up an application at the MHA office, located at 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
  2. Download and print the applicationauthorization for the release of information form, and release of privacy information form.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.

For more information, visit the Manitou Manor website, or call the office at (920) 684-5865.

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Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be picked up in person at 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.

The application may be printed out from http://manitoumanor.weebly.com/uploads/6/8/0/7/6807160/application_for_apartment.pdf.

The application may be mailed to 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.

The application may be turned in to 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.

Manitowoc Housing Authority

Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Manitowoc Housing Authority.

Manitowoc Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 102 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

What should I do after applying to the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I pick up an application?

To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

For the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list, how do I print out an application?

To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

Who lives in Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Manitowoc Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Manitowoc Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Manitowoc Housing Authority was managing 99 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 99 units occupied. This represents 100% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Manitowoc Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 100 people living in Public Housing units managed by Manitowoc Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 99 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 2 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 11 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 11 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Manitowoc Housing Authority.

Are there any Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 100% of its units occupied by households with 0% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $18,622 The average annual income per person is $18,436 The average Public Housing household annual income is 32% of the local Area Median Income.

What is the source of income for Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 10 (10%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 88 (89%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $298 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $3,576.

How much does the average Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $378 per month or $4,536 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $37,422 per month, which is $449,064 per year.

What is the race and ethnicity of Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing households?

15% of Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Manitowoc Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 2 2%
25-50/td> 19 19%
51-61 23 23%
62-84 52 53%
85 or Older 3 3%