Community Development Authority of Madison

You can reach Community Development Authority of Madison at 608-266-4675.

The current waiting list status is: Unknown. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Community Development Authority of Madison serves: Serving Dane County.

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Community Development Authority of Madison:

1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
2. Submit an application when the list opens
3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 608-266-4675 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Community Development Authority of Madison website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/housing/section-8/318/. If no online form is available, contact them at 608-266-4675 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Community Development Authority of Madison:

1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/housing/section-8/318/, if one is offered
2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
3. Or call 608-266-4675 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 608-266-4675 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 215 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Madison, WI 53703 is open.

In Dane County, Wisconsin, a family of 4 generally qualifies for Section 8 with gross annual income at or below $67,650, and a single person below $47,400 (HUD FY2026 very low income limits). See all household sizes on the Dane County income limits page.

According to HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data, Community Development Authority of Madison administers approximately 2,829 subsidized units, of which about 89% are occupied. Around 207 of these are Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers.

Households admitted by Community Development Authority of Madison had spent an average of 10 months on the waiting list, per HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. This is a historical average, not a guarantee - actual wait times vary by program, preferences, and when the list opens.