Applicants
Do NOT use the on-line application to update your information. If you experience difficulties with the on-line application system, please contact CDA Housing Operations at (608) 266-4675, use option #1.
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Suggested web browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
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Provide a workable mailing address. Applications with "Homeless" as an address will be rejected.
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Never pay anyone for a CDA subsidized housing application. There is never a fee to apply!
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A computer or tablet will work better than a cell phone, due to AutoCorrect features on most cell phones.
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You will receive an error message if any information is left blank or information has been entered incorrectly.
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You will receive a confirmation number after successfully submitting an on-line application. Write the number down and keep the confirmation number in a safe place.
- view the wait list(s) you are currently on
- review your application, including family, address, income, and asset information
- uploaded documents
- submit requests for changes
- request an update to available wait list preferences
Create an Applicant Portal account to manage your CDA applications
Federal Income Limits (effective 4/18/22) | ||
Number of Occupants | Public and Multifamily Housing | Section 8 Programs |
1 Person | $62,600 | $40,400 |
2 Persons | $71,550 | $46,150 |
3 Persons | $80,500 | $51,900 |
4 Persons | $89,400 | $57,650 |
5 Persons | $96,600 | $62,300 |
6 Persons | $103,750 | $66,900 |
7 Persons | $110,900 | $71,500 |
8 Persons | $118,050 | $76,100 |
Estimated Wait Times | ||
Bedroom Size |
With
City of Madison
Residency Preference
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Without
City of Madison
Residency Preference
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1-Bedroom
with Disabled/Elderly Preference
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6 - 12 Months
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* indefinitely |
2-Bedroom
with Family Preference
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1 - 2 Years | * indefinitely |
3-, 4-, 5-Bedroom
with Family Preference
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2 - 3 Years | 4 - 5 Years |
Head-of-household, spouse, or co-head lives, works, or attends school or participates in a training program in the City of Madison. If the applicant does not live in the City of Madison, but does live within the County of Dane, a Dane County preference may apply. If you are homeless, and living in the City of Madison, you may be able to verify City Preference, by having a social worker complete and submit a Social Service Agency Residency Verification Affidavit.
Applicants who have a minor child in the applicant household; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head is 62 years of age or older; or the head-of-household, spouse, or co-head qualifies as a person with a disability.
- Have a head-of-household, spouse, or co-head who is at least 18 years of age.
- Qualify as a family as defined by HUD and the CDA.
- Have income at or below HUD-specified income limits.
- Have at least one family member who is a citizen, national, or noncitizen with eligible immigration status. Families that include eligible and ineligible citizenship are considered mixed families, and the amount of housing assistance will be prorated.
- Provide social security number information for family members as required.
- Consent to the CDA's collection and use of information as provided for in CDA-provided consent forms.
- State sex offender registration requirement
- Illegal use of drugs
- Drug-related criminal activity
- Criminal Activity
- Alcohol abuse that interferes with the right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by others
- Lease violations, eviction filings, or judgments
- Owing money to a landlord
- Negative behavior and disturbances to neighbors
- Not meeting financial obligations, including rent
- Poor housekeeping habits
- Debts owed to any federal housing authority
Answer: The Section 8 wait list is only open for the Section 8 Mainstream Program and the Emergency Housing Voucher Program:
- Mainstream is exclusively for singles or families with a disabled adult (age 18-61) household member, and who are currently living in permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing. Mainstream Voucher Program Notice .
- Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program is provided through a direct referral process from the Dane County Continuum of Care. EHV is available to assist individuals and families who are:
- Homeless
- At risk of homelessness
- Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
- Recently homeless and at high risk of housing instability
- The Section 8 Wait List is CLOSED to other individuals.
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615 E. Washington Avenue
Madison WI 53703
(608) 826-8040
Monday - Friday, 9 am – 2 pm
* Hours may vary
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1125 W. Badger Road, #6
Madison WI 53713
(608) 261-9764
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am – 4 pm
Friday, 8 am – 11:30 am
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330 W. Mifflin Street, Computer Lab
Madison WI 53703
(608) 266-6581
Monday, 11 am – 12 noon
Services for Seniors
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Initial intake by phone only
Madison WI 53711
(608) 512-0000
Monday – Friday, 9 am –4 pm
Services for Seniors
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2102 Fordem Avenue
Madison WI 53704
(608) 251-4445
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Services for victims of domestic abuse
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Español
Si usted desea hablar en Español con un miembro del personal de la CDA, favor de llamar al (608) 266-4868.
Provee su nombre y un numero de teléfono de contacto.
Un miembro del personal de la CDA entonces devolverá su llamada usando un servicio de interpretación telefónica.